Enphase Energy zahájila předobjednávky na IQ Air, chytrý termostat s živým přehledem o solární výrobě, baterii a spotřebě domu. Dodávky mají začít v srpnu 2026.
FREMONT, Calif., July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company, today opened pre-orders for IQ® Air, a smart thermostat with an in-home power display for the Enphase® Energy System. IQ Air gives homeowners temperature control at the wall, real-time visibility into solar production, battery performance, and home power use, while the Enphase® App provides whole-home energy management.
As homes add solar, batteries, and more dynamic electricity rates, the thermostat is becoming a more important point of interaction. IQ Air brings live home power information into that daily experience, helping homeowners see how comfort decisions relate to the rest of the home energy system.
Heating and cooling are typically among the largest controllable loads in a home. IQ Air is designed to use AI and intelligent software controls to optimize HVAC operation with awareness of solar production, battery state of charge, time-of-use rates, weather forecasts, and virtual power plant (VPP) events. The thermostat display shows live solar production, battery activity, home load, and system status, while allowing temperature control from the wall.
Based on Enphase modeling, these capabilities are designed to help homeowners save up to an additional $275 per year through time-of-use load shifting, utility demand response credits, HVAC optimization, and battery export optimization. Actual savings will depend on system configuration, climate, local programs, HVAC equipment, and utility rate structure.
IQ Air supports homes with more than one HVAC zone. The IQ Air for primary zone control serves as the main in-home power display, showing live solar, battery, and home power while also controlling the temperature for that zone. IQ Air for secondary zone control can be added for additional HVAC zones, giving larger homes a consistent Enphase thermostat experience.
IQ Air combines an HD color touchscreen, proximity sensing, auto-dimming, humidity and ventilation control, guided commissioning through the Enphase App, Wi-Fi, and a dedicated built-in cellular connection to the Enphase Cloud. It is designed to work with most 24 V HVAC systems and can typically be installed by homeowners or installers in about 10 minutes.
For installers, IQ Air creates a visible entry point into the Enphase product platform. The primary unit gives customers an everyday view of system performance, while secondary units create an expansion path for larger homes and multi-zone HVAC systems.
"We can put IQ Air on the wall during the site survey, before a single panel goes up, and homeowners can be engaged with their Enphase system on day one," said Jeremy Jones, managing director at Evolved Energy. "It wires up in about 10 minutes a zone, with the app walking us through every step, and it gives us a reason to go back to every customer we've ever installed for and talk batteries, EV chargers, and expansions."
"IQ Air is the easiest savings pitch we have because it's optimizing the biggest load in the house against solar, batteries, and rates automatically," said Justin Appleton, owner of Appleton Energy Systems. "It works with nearly every 24 V system we touch; homeowners finally have a screen on the wall showing what their system is doing, and that makes the whole Enphase platform an easier sell."
“IQ Air brings Enphase intelligence to one of the most familiar control points in the home,” said Ravi Pervela, senior vice president of cloud, security, and HEMS at Enphase Energy. “Homeowners can manage comfort, view live power flow at the wall, and use the Enphase App for broader control across solar, batteries, rates, and grid programs.”
The IQ Air smart thermostat is available for pre-order online and through Enphase distribution partners, with shipments expected to begin in August 2026. For more information, visit the Enphase website for homeowners and installers.
About Enphase Energy, Inc.
Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company based in Fremont, CA, is the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, EV chargers, home energy management systems, and virtual power plant (VPP) solutions. Enphase products enable people to harness the sun to make, use, save, and sell their own power, all controlled through the Enphase App. The company revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter-based technology and has shipped approximately 87.8 million microinverters, with more than 5.2 million Enphase-based systems deployed in over 165 countries. For more information, visit https://enphase.com/.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements related to the expected capabilities, performance, availability, timing, user experience, installer adoption, and homeowner energy savings of IQ Air; its integration with Enphase solar, battery, HVAC, home energy management, VPP, utility rate, and demand response programs; and future features delivered through over-the-air software updates. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially due to changes in market demand, electricity pricing, utility programs, product performance, compatibility, availability, and other factors discussed in Enphase Energy's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. Enphase Energy undertakes no obligation to update these statements, except as required by law.
Tether spálil na síti Ethereum 2,5 miliardy USDT, což je jedno z největších jednorázových spálení za poslední měsíce. Zároveň klesly toky USDT přes Tron kanál Binance na zhruba 860 milionů.
Tether burned 2.5 billion USDT on the Ethereum network, marking one of the largest stablecoin supply reductions in recent months. According to CryptoQuant data, this was the largest single-day Ethereum-based USDT burn since the 3.5 billion USDT burn on February 10th.
Another notable development in the market was the sharp drop in USDT balances flowing in and out of Binance via the Tron network. According to the data, the USDT balance circulating through Binance’s Tron channel fell to approximately $860 million.
This level is the lowest recorded since the $391 million low seen on December 29, 2025. It also marks the first time in a long time that the balance has fallen below $1 billion.
Analysts note that Tether’s large-scale burn on Ethereum should not be interpreted as a direct signal regarding market direction.
Stablecoin issuers typically conduct such operations for purposes such as investor repayments, treasury management, reserve optimization, or cross-chain liquidity balancing. Therefore, the burning data alone may not necessarily indicate an expected rise or fall in the market.
However, it is noted that the decrease in the USDT supply on Ethereum and the simultaneous contraction of USDT liquidity in Binance’s Tron channel should be considered together. According to experts, the simultaneous occurrence of these two developments could send important signals, especially regarding exchange-based stablecoin flows and cross-chain liquidity distribution.
In the cryptocurrency market, stablecoin movements are closely watched as they offer important clues about investor behavior, exchange liquidity, and overall risk appetite. These recent developments involving Tether have also caught the attention of market participants.
*This is not investment advice.
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Yiren Digital uzavřela warrantovou smlouvu s neveřejnou platformou s AI pro zábavu a emoční pohodu, čímž rozšiřuje svou strategii „All-in-AI“. Firma má po splnění podmínek možnost získat kontrolní podíl.
Staged Investment Rights Provide a Pathway Toward Potential Majority Ownership in a Fast-Growing, Internationally Focused AI Application Company
, /PRNewswire/ -- Yiren Digital Ltd. (NYSE: YRD) ("Yiren Digital" or the "Company"), a leading company specializing in financial technology and artificial intelligence innovation across multiple industries in China and global markets, today announced that it has entered into a warrant agreement with a privately held AI-native company (the "Target Company") focused on immersive AI entertainment and emotional wellness with a predominantly international footprint. The arrangement further advances the Company's "All-in-AI" strategy and its expansion into the AI entertainment and emotional wellness vertical.
The name of the Target Company is not disclosed due to confidentiality obligation. The agreement marks the fourth AI company with which Yiren Digital has entered into a warrant agreement, reflecting the Company's disciplined approach to acquiring potential controlling interests while deploying capital efficiently to create long-term shareholder value. Under the agreement, the Company has the right to exercise the warrant, to acquire a combination of existing and newly issued shares at a predetermined price with the objective of becoming the controlling shareholder. These rights are staged investment rights and do not constitute current control, de facto control, or consolidation. Any future change in ownership will occur only upon satisfaction of contractual conditions and completion of required payments, and all subsequent exercises will be subject to applicable regulatory requirements and corporate governance procedures. Upon completion of the warrant exercise, the Target Company is expected to become part of Yiren Digital's forthcoming AI Entertainment and Emotional Wellness business segment.
The Target Company operates in the rapidly growing AI-powered digital companion market, a key segment within AI entertainment. Its platform offers immersive, story-driven AI experiences designed to foster deep user engagement while providing personalized companionship experiences through intelligent AI interactions. By combining rich storytelling with adaptive AI characters, the platform creates meaningful user experiences that extend beyond conventional chatbot applications. The Target Company has established a leading position across Southeast Asia and Greater China, including Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan region, and is developing its own proprietary, purpose-built AI roleplay model. By combining high-quality user interactions with proprietary model development, the Target Company aims to create a self-reinforcing data and model improvement cycle that continuously enhances user experience.
"We believe the future of AI lies not only in improving productivity, but also in creating richer and more meaningful human experiences," said Mr. Ning Tang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yiren Digital. "Platforms that combine immersive content, emotional engagement, and proprietary AI technologies represent an exciting new frontier. We will continue to invest in AI-native businesses that complement our ecosystem in order to create long-term value for our users and shareholders."
Expanding into AI Entertainment
The Target Company operates in AI companionship and roleplay entertainment, an emerging segment of AI entertainment that Yiren Digital believes represents one of the consumer AI formats with the clearest user demand and monetization potential. Through this and related investments, the Company aims to build a leading presence in AI entertainment, combining immersive, narrative-driven experiences with Yiren Digital's proprietary AI capabilities, operating resources and commercialization experience.
User Traction and International Momentum
According to unaudited operating data provided by the Target Company, as of June 2026, the platform had reached over 3 million cumulative users and over 150,000 cumulative paying users, with a DAU/MAU ratio of approximately 44%, and an unaudited annualized revenue run-rate exceeding US$10 million. The business is predominantly international, with strong momentum across selected Southeast Asian and Greater China markets, including Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan region. Building on this regional traction, the Target Company intends to expand its marketing and user acquisition efforts in the United States and other Western markets.
Advancing Yiren Digital's AI Application-Layer Strategy
Yiren Digital views AI entertainment and emotional wellness as an important extension of its AI application-layer strategy, providing large-scale consumer engagement, proprietary interaction data and recurring monetization opportunities that complement its established fintech platform. In this sector, the Company intends to pursue a disciplined path to scale while continuing to evaluate additional investment and collaboration opportunities in AI-native consumer applications. If the warrant is exercised and all applicable conditions are satisfied, the Target Company could become an important part of Yiren Digital's AI entertainment and emotional wellness vertical.
About Yiren Digital
Yiren Digital Ltd. is a leading company specializing in financial technology and artificial intelligence innovation across multiple industries in China and global markets. The Company leverages advanced artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to enhance customer experience, optimize capital efficiency, and expand financial inclusion. Following the regulatory filing of its in-house developed Large Language Model Zhiyu, and the significant enhancement of its MagiCube Agent platform, Yiren Digital is establishing a new growth engine to accelerate its evolution into an AI-native, multi-industry operating platform extending beyond traditional financial services. For more information, please visit https://ir.yiren.com.
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BNB Chain v 1. pololetí 2026 snížil interval bloku na 450 ms a benchmarkový výkon téměř zdvojnásobil na 5 200 TPS. Ve 2. pololetí chce mainnet výkon znovu zdvojnásobit.
TL;DRIn H1 2026, BSC cut block intervals to 450 ms, brought in-memory finality down to 650 ms, and nearly doubled benchmark throughput to ~5,200 TPSThe H2 objective is to double mainnet throughput again, on a stated path toward a 10x improvement across BNB ChainA next-generation L1 architecture is in development on a design path toward the 1M TPS end-of-life goalSix months ago, BNB Chain set three priorities for BSC: speed, throughput, and protocol stability. This roadmap opens with the receipts and closes with what comes next - a second half focused on doubling performance again, and an architecture designed for the decade ahead.
What Changed in Six MonthsThe clearest way to read H1 is through what a transaction experiences on BSC today versus January:
Performance Indicator
Baseline (Jan 2026)
Post-Optimization (June 2026)
Block Interval
750 ms
450 ms
Memory Finality
1,125 ms
650 ms
Benchmark Throughput (TPS)
~2,800 (~210 MGas/s)
5,200 (~400 MGas/s)
Alongside speed, the network became steadier: following the Osaka/Mendel hard fork, re-org occurrence on BSC mainnet was significantly reduced.
The Engineering Behind the NumbersNone of these gains came from a single change. Four features carried most of the load:
Block-Level Access List (BAL): Pre-declares state access patterns to improve execution efficiency and support future parallel processing.Incremental Snapshot: Enables faster chain synchronization for lagging or new nodes.EVM SuperInstruction: Decreases interpreter overhead by fusing common opcode sequences, directly driving throughput.Extended Voting Rules: Enhances the fast finality mechanism to ensure consistency under adverse network conditions.The BSC Rust client also reached a milestone: full Reth v2.0 compatibility, including Sparse Trie Cache, Proof V2, and RocksDB support, delivering a 2x performance improvement.
From Protocol to Product: Middleware DeliveredH1 wasn't only about the base layer. Middleware shipped to reduce complexity for advanced business scenarios:
Agentic AI Strategy: Developed and launched the BNB Agent Studio and BNB Agent SDK, integrating tools like AWS Bedrock AgentCore and LLM gateways to enable autonomous on-chain agent deployment.Payment Infrastructure: Advanced the Middleware Payment Protocol (MPP) SDK, focusing on end-to-end integration and partner implementation efforts.Institutional Privacy: Researched and drafted frameworks for institutional-grade privacy.The Second Half: Three CommitmentsDouble the throughput. The immediate objective is a 2x throughput increase on BSC mainnet, scaling toward a long-term 10x improvement for BNB Chain. Isolate the noise. Advanced resource isolation will minimize cross-application interference, so one application's demand spike doesn't degrade another's performance.Lower the barrier. Gas fee structures will be refined to reduce entry costs for both Web2 and Web3 enterprises, a prerequisite for mass adoption.Delivering It: The BSC PipelineThe commitments above map to concrete workstreams already in motion:
Capacity. BEP-675 will be implemented alongside further performance tuning to boost network capacity. Builder processing efficiency will be strengthened through BAL integration and EVM execution refinements.Congestion resistance. Dedicated lane solutions will keep the network operating consistently through peak activity. FOCIL-inspired technology will bolster transaction inclusion guarantees, and BAL-based parallel execution will decrease block import latency.Precision pricing. Rather than applying global fee changes, versatile gas fee adjustments will target specific industry verticals.We're also building for the next wave of institutions arriving onchain. That means making the infrastructure flexible enough to meet their requirements, exploring new token standards that make it easier to issue and move stablecoins, and developing privacy frameworks that work with different compliance and regulatory needs.
At the same time, AI-driven security will make the network safer, and teams building RWAs, stablecoins, and DeFi projects will get hands-on technical support and ready-made middleware.
Designed for the Decade: A New L1 Takes ShapeBeyond the existing stack, BNB Chain is developing a next-generation L1 architecture built to support different use cases than the existing ones:
High Performance: 100K+ TPS through co-optimized consensus, parallel execution, and LtHash-based storageUltra-Low Latency: Sub-50ms transaction preconfirmation and sub-1-second block finalityTxStream: No public mempool. Transactions stream directly to the block leader, cutting latency and blocking front-running by designPriorityLane: Reserved block space for mission-critical traffic (oracles, liquidations, bridges), governed on-chainNative Privacy: Protocol-level confidential transactions with selective disclosure for complianceAccount Abstraction Suite: Gas sponsorship, GasToken, transaction batching, scheduled execution, passkey signing, and access key control. The goal is to achieve Web2-grade UX, nativelyBNB Powered: Extends BNB's utility into trading, payment, privacy, and AI scenarios while staying interoperable with the BNB Chain ecosystemWe plan to ship it on testnet by the end of 2026, with mainnet release following in early 2027. More updates to come soon.
Post-Quantum ReadinessThroughout H2 2026, BNB Chain will keep testing methods, evaluating solutions, and deepening its research into quantum-resistant security across the protocol stack.
Two principles guide this work. First, protect early: attackers can record encrypted data today and decrypt it years from now once quantum computers catch up. We're testing a hybrid approach that layers quantum-resistant protection on top of today's cryptography, rather than swapping it in abruptly. Second, make the upgrade seamless: we're researching how account abstraction can let users adopt quantum-safe security without changing their existing addresses or breaking anything they've already built.
There's no finish line here. Quantum computing will keep evolving, and so will our testing and research. The point is that when it matures, BNB Chain's infrastructure is already prepared.
Research That ShipsBNB Chain will continue to collaborate with top international academic and research institutions to explore the latest technology research and productization practices in blockchain technology.
Looking AheadH1 2026 set targets, delivered them, and measured the results on mainnet. H2 applies the same discipline to a harder set of problems: doubling throughput again on a live network, isolating applications from each other's load, pricing the chain for the next wave of enterprises, and laying the architectural foundation for what comes next.
The goal has not changed: to establish BNB Chain as the premier global network for high-frequency trading and AI integration - defined by speed, institutional-grade reliability, and infrastructure that holds up under real use.
BNB Chain plánuje novou síť layer 1 pro agentic trading, s testnetem na konci roku 2026 a mainnetem na začátku roku 2027. Cílí na preconfirmation pod 50 ms a více než 100 000 transakcí za sekundu.
BNB Chain has revealed its roadmap for a new layer 1 blockchain focused on agentic trading, with a testnet planned for late 2026 and a mainnet launch expected in early 2027, according to The Block.
The network will complement the existing BNB Chain stack and is designed to achieve sub-50-millisecond transaction preconfirmation, eliminate the public mempool to make common front-running attacks more difficult, and eventually process more than 100,000 transactions per second.
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The project said the new chain targets narrowing the performance gap between decentralized trading and centralized exchanges while preserving self-custody.
Alongside the announcement, BNB Chain said it is researching quantum-resistant security and reported recent upgrades to BNB Smart Chain, including shorter block times and significantly higher transaction throughput.
The agent economy is already here BNB Chain recently introduced BNB Agent Studio, a new development platform created in partnership with the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center that simplifies the creation of autonomous AI agents. Developers can build and deploy agents in roughly 15 minutes using a text prompt, with the platform automatically configuring infrastructure, identity, crypto payments, hosting and AI services.
The company said agents built through the platform can earn income, pay for their own operations and maintain persistent identities using ERC-8004 digital identities secured by users’ private keys.
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Supermicro uvedla na trh Kubernetes Edge AI appliances s Red Hat a Everpure, aby zjednodušila nasazení a škálování AI na okraji sítě. Řešení je dodáváno jako předpřipravený turnkey balíček.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), an AI, Enterprise, Storage, and 5G/Edge Total IT Solution Provider featuring Data Center Building Block Solutions® (DCBBS), today announced the launch of Kubernetes Edge AI appliances in collaboration with Red Hat and Everpure. Supermicro has validated a full-stack edge Kubernetes solution, powered by the industry's leading Kubernetes-driven hybrid cloud application platform, Red Hat OpenShift, and the first Kubernetes data management platform tailored for AI workloads from Portworx by Everpure. This turnkey appliance, complete with preloaded software and hardware, is made available to customers through Supermicro.
Simplify Edge AI Deployments with Validated Kubernetes Solutions "AI inferencing at the edge requires more than just hardware—it demands a validated, scalable platform that customers can deploy with confidence," said Vik Malyala, chief business officer, Supermicro. "Together with Red Hat and Everpure, we are delivering a turnkey Kubernetes Edge AI Appliance that simplifies deployment, accelerates time-to-revenue, and enables customers to efficiently scale AI workloads across distributed edge environments."
For more details on the validated, full-stack edge Kubernetes solution with Red Hat and Everpure, click here.
By combining Red Hat OpenShift with Supermicro's edge computing infrastructure and the Portworx by Everpure data management platform for AI workloads, organizations can more easily deploy, manage, scale, and secure AI applications across distributed edge environments.
"As AI-driven applications continue to reshape how businesses operate at the edge, the need for a robust, consistent, and scalable platform is paramount. Red Hat OpenShift delivers that foundation, providing the common hybrid cloud application environment that simplifies the complexity of deploying, orchestrating, and managing AI workloads. In collaboration with Supermicro and Everpure, we are committed to empowering customers with a supported, integrated, and high-performance solution that accelerates their time-to-value for AI inferencing at the edge," said Kelly Switt, senior director, Intelligent Edge and Industrial Business Lead, Red Hat.
Portworx by Everpure provides the Kubernetes-native storage and data management layer for Supermicro's Edge AI Appliances. This enables enterprises to run AI inference, containers, and virtual machines at edge locations with the same enterprise-grade data services available in their core data centers. Unlike array-based storage solutions that require dedicated hardware at each site, Portworx offers software-defined, aggregated local storage on Supermicro's compact edge servers into a resilient, self-healing data platform that operates autonomously, even during network outages. The result is enterprise-grade high availability and data protection at every edge location, with consistent storage policies and a unified operational experience that extends seamlessly from edge to core to cloud.
"Enterprises deploying AI at the edge face a critical infrastructure gap, they need enterprise-grade storage and data protection, but they can't run traditional arrays in environments like retail stores or factory floors," said Greg Muscarella, general manager, Portworx by Everpure. "Together with Supermicro and Red Hat, we're delivering a validated, turnkey solution that combines Portworx services customers rely on like consistent management, built-in resilience, and the operational simplicity to scale to thousands of sites without the need for on-site IT expertise."
Supermicro is a leader in computing edge infrastructure, with one of the largest, most energy efficient, and most diverse portfolios of edge servers and devices, in a full range of form factors. This enables Supermicro to develop tailored solutions for each customer use case, with optimized initial acquisition cost, and total-cost-of-ownership (TCO).
Supermicro DCBBS delivers complete, modular AI infrastructure built from validated components and subsystems, enabling flexible deployment from individual servers and networking to full rack-scale and data center-level solutions, including software and services. Supermicro continues to lead the industry with its comprehensive portfolio of AI infrastructure solutions, enabling organizations worldwide to deploy scalable, efficient, and environmentally responsible AI data centers.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first-to-market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro's motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next-generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Taiwan, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).
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Stripe spustil pro americké obchodníky vypořádání plateb ve stablecoinech USDC na Solaně. Jde o další signál, že stablecoiny se přesouvají z obchodování do reálné platební infrastruktury.
Stablecoins keep inching closer to the part of crypto that matters most in the long run: actual usage. Stripe’s move to support merchant settlement using USDC on Solana is another reminder that the payments story is starting to carry more weight than the pure trading story.
That is important because payments have always been one of crypto’s most promising ideas, but for years the real-world user experience lagged behind the pitch.
For more details, visit the official Stripe platform.
TL;DR Stripe introduced stablecoin payment settlement for US merchants using Solana.The rollout centres on USDC and aims to make on-chain settlement practical inside merchant flows.It is another sign that stablecoins are moving from trading tools to real payment infrastructure. Why Solana Fits This Use Case Solana’s low-cost and relatively fast settlement profile makes it an obvious network for this kind of rollout. For merchants, cost and speed matter more than crypto ideology. If a network can help settle transactions cleanly and cheaply, that is what counts.
Stripe’s presence also changes the conversation. This is not a niche wallet project trying to prove a concept. It is a major payments company plugging stablecoins into a merchant-facing workflow.
The Bigger Stablecoin Shift For the wider market, the story is not just about Solana or Stripe. It is about the continued normalization of stablecoins as a payment rail. That can support demand for infrastructure, liquidity, and settlement tools far beyond trading desks.
If these integrations continue, stablecoins will look less like a crypto side product and more like one of the sector’s clearest practical wins.
This article is based on information from Stripe.
This article was written by the News Desk and edited by Samuel Rae.
NEW YORK, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ExlService Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXLS), a global data and AI company, will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, after the market closes. An earnings news release, investor fact sheet and presentation will be published on the company’s investor relations website offering an overview of the financial results.
The company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT the following day, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rohit Kapoor and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Maurizio Nicolelli, who will provide insights into the company’s operational and financial results.
To listen to video live webcast or to participate in the call, please register here. A replay of the webcast will be available for approximately one year.
About EXL
EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and AI company that offers services and solutions to reinvent client business models, drive better outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform businesses, including the world's leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and capital markets, retail, communications and media, and energy and infrastructure, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have approximately 67,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.
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Visteon zveřejní výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí 2026 před otevřením trhu ve čtvrtek 23. července. V 9:00 východního času pak uspořádá konferenční hovor pro investory.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation (NASDAQ: VC), a global leader in automotive cockpit electronics, will release its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, July 23. The company will host a conference call for the investment community at 9 a.m. ET to discuss the results and related matters. The conference call is also available to the public via live audio webcast.
The dial-in numbers to participate in the call are:
U.S./Canada Participants Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 1-833-461-5787 International Participants Toll Dial-In Number: 1-585-542-9983 Conference ID: 113899249 (Dial-in approximately 10 minutes before the start of the conference.)
The conference call and live audio webcast, related presentation materials, news release and other supplemental information will be accessible in the Investors section of Visteon's website. Shortly after the call, a replay of the webcast will be available on the company's website.
About Visteon
Visteon (NASDAQ: VC) is advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. The Company's state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global OEMs to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys. Headquartered in Van Buren Township, Michigan, Visteon operates in 17 countries, employing a global network of innovation centers and manufacturing facilities. For more information, visit visteon.com.
Norská Kripos zatkla 28 mužů v sedmi zemích kvůli platbám v Moneru za přístup k dětskému sexuálnímu materiálu na dark webu. Zajistila také přes 460 položek a zachránila tři děti.
Norway’s National Criminal Investigation Service, known as Kripos, announced the arrest of 28 men across seven countries following an operation conducted in early June 2026. The suspects allegedly used Monero to pay for access to child sexual abuse material on multiple dark web forums. Three children were safeguarded, and over 460 items were seized, including electronic devices, crypto wallets, and illegal drugs.
The arrests spanned Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Germany. Europol supported the operation, underscoring the kind of multi-jurisdictional coordination that has become increasingly common in dark web takedowns.
How Monero became the payment method of choice, and how that’s changing Monero sits in a specific corner of the crypto market: privacy coins, designed to obscure sender, receiver, and transaction amount by default. Bitcoin leaves a public trail. Monero, in theory, does not. That’s why it became the preferred currency for illicit dark web transactions.
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Kripos developed new methods for tracing Monero transactions in 2025. The agency has not disclosed exactly how those methods work, which is deliberate. But the operational result speaks for itself: 28 arrests across seven countries tied to payments made in a coin that many assumed was beyond reach.
More arrests are expected as the investigation continues, according to Kripos.
One suspect was also reported to have used artificial intelligence extensively to generate illegal material. Some victims were identified as family members of the suspects.
What this means for privacy coins and the investors who hold them Major exchanges, including Kraken and Binance, delisted Monero in various markets between 2021 and 2023 under regulatory pressure. The Financial Action Task Force has repeatedly flagged privacy coins as high-risk assets for money laundering and illicit finance.
This operation fits into a broader pattern. The Kidflix takedown and Operation Grayskull in 2025 collectively led to hundreds of arrests globally and relied heavily on forensic crypto analysis.
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Sunrun spustila pilot distribuovaného AI výpočetního programu v domácnostech se solárními panely a bateriemi. Firma chce prodávat inferenční kapacitu podnikům a domácnostem za hosting uzlů platit.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN), America's largest provider of home battery storage, solar, and home-to-grid power plants, today launched a distributed AI compute pilot program. The pilot marks Sunrun's first step into distributed edge computing, a new business category that the company believes represents a high-margin revenue opportunity leveraging its existing energy infrastructure, large customer base, and grid service capabilities.
Following a successful proof of concept that demonstrated revenue generation and high demand for distributed compute, Sunrun is expanding the pilot to place numerous compute nodes in homes equipped with Sunrun solar and battery storage systems. Sunrun is coordinating the selling of inference capacity to enterprise compute buyers, while also testing the nodes under a variety of conditions and rate structures to gather operational data and information. Participating homeowners are compensated for hosting the compute nodes.
"AI companies are scrambling to secure greater access to energy and computing power,” said Sunrun President and Chief Revenue Officer Paul Dickson. “Over nearly two decades, we have perfected our ability to operationalize, finance, and scale distributed assets. We are now using our leadership position in distributed home energy and proven infrastructure to bring compute closer to the sources of energy and inference.”
AI inference demand is growing at approximately 35% annually and is projected by McKinsey to surpass training as the dominant AI workload by 2030, representing more than half of all AI compute. Unlike AI training — which requires massive, tightly synchronized clusters — inference is modular, geographically distributable, and highly sensitive to latency. That makes it a natural fit for edge deployment close to end users, and a natural fit for Sunrun.
Sunrun's distributed footprint of more than 1.1 million existing customers represent an addressable deployment base and gives the company a structural advantage hyperscalers can’t quickly replicate. Where a traditional data center can take years to permit, build, and interconnect, Sunrun's distributed deployment model can add significant inference capacity in a fraction of the time.
Advantages of Sunrun's Distributed Compute Model
Just as Sunrun has helped democratize energy by enabling households to generate, store, and share their own power, this distributed data center model enables American households to play a direct role in powering the nation's AI future and share in the economic opportunity it creates. For hyperscalers, it provides a flexible, scalable source of compute capacity that complements centralized data centers and accelerates AI deployment.
Geographic Flexibility: By placing compute nodes behind the meter, Sunrun mitigates regional threats of rising utility rates, overloaded grids, and power supply shortages.Scale With New and Existing Customers: Sunrun can reach meaningful compute scale across its growing customer base of over 1.1 million nationwide without the lead time of new data center development.Speed to Compute: Deployed in the built environment, Sunrun's distributed nodes eliminate land acquisition, transmission buildout, and utility interconnection queues.Existing Service Infrastructure: Sunrun already monitors and services energy equipment on more than a million homes — an operational foundation immediately available to support distributed compute at scale.Backup Power: Distributed compute nodes are paired with Sunrun's onsite battery systems, allowing data processing to continue operations through certain grid outages.Grid Resilience, Not Grid Strain: Rather than adding load pressure to already congested regions, Sunrun's distributed model improves utilization of existing electrical infrastructure, turning the network into a grid asset as well as a compute asset.Maximizing System Value: Sunrun's systems and controls optimize the compute nodes in concert with the customer’s energy consumption patterns, participation in grid services, and the customer’s electricity rate structure.Customer Compensation: Consistent with Sunrun's strategy to expand customer value, participants are compensated for hosting compute nodes, extending Sunrun's value proposition and strengthening customer retention. Sunrun’s distributed compute pilot is a distinct and separate initiative, but complements the company’s recently announced agreement with Renew Home and Tesla to aggregate more than 16 gigawatts of flexible home energy capacity for hyperscalers and utilities. Compute capacity deployed onsite at customer homes can serve the same surging AI demand that is driving hyperscalers to seek every available path to new energy capacity.
Sunrun expects to complete the pilot over the coming months and will assess results against defined milestones, compute performance, and homeowner experience before determining the scale, speed and customer offering of a broader rollout. The company is actively in discussions with enterprise compute offtakers, homebuilders, and utility partners to structure the commercial and deployment frameworks that would support expansion.
To learn more and join the waitlist, visit sunrun.com/compute.
About Sunrun
Sunrun Inc. (Nasdaq: RUN) is America’s largest provider of home battery storage, solar, and home-to-grid power plants. As the pioneer of home energy systems offered through a no-upfront-cost subscription model, Sunrun empowers customers nationwide with greater energy control, security, and independence. Sunrun supports the grid by providing on-demand dispatchable power that helps prevent blackouts and lowers energy costs. Learn more at www.sunrun.com.
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Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s residential distributed AI compute pilot program; the Company’s expectations regarding distributed edge computing, AI inference demand, and enterprise compute buyer demand; the potential availability, timing, scale, performance, utilization, reliability, and benefits of distributed compute capacity deployed in homes; the Company’s ability to leverage its existing customer base, solar and battery storage systems, energy infrastructure, monitoring and service infrastructure, grid service capabilities, and customer relationships to support distributed compute operations; the Company’s expectations regarding customer value, homeowner participation, homeowner compensation, customer retention, and homeowner experience; the potential for the pilot or any broader rollout to generate revenue, margin, customer value, or other commercial benefits; the Company’s expectations regarding proof-of-concept results, operational data, rate structures, pilot milestones, compute performance, and future commercial frameworks; the Company’s ability to coordinate the sale of inference capacity to enterprise compute buyers; the Company’s discussions with enterprise compute offtakers, homebuilders, utilities, and other potential partners; the potential expansion, timing, speed, customer offering, and scale of the pilot or any broader deployment; the anticipated advantages of distributed compute compared to traditional data centers, including potential deployment speed, geographic flexibility, grid utilization, infrastructure requirements, real estate needs, transmission needs, utility interconnection requirements, backup power support, and system value; the expected relationship between the distributed compute pilot and the Company’s other distributed energy resource, grid services, home-to-grid, and distributed power plant initiatives; the Company’s strategy, market leadership, competitive position, business plan, new products, new services, new technologies, customer value proposition, market opportunity, and ability to scale offerings; and anticipated demand, market acceptance, and market adoption of the Company’s offerings.
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The risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to complete the pilot successfully or at all; the timing, cost, technical performance, reliability, utilization, and commercial performance of compute nodes and related software, hardware, networking, telemetry, monitoring, and control systems; customer eligibility, customer authorization, homeowner participation, homeowner experience, customer retention, and customer compensation; compute node availability, performance, interoperability, and dispatch accuracy; market demand from enterprise compute buyers, hyperscalers, utilities, homebuilders, and other potential customers or partners; the ability to negotiate, enter into, and perform commercial arrangements with compute offtakers, homeowners, utilities, homebuilders, and other partners; the availability, quality, cost, and performance of compute nodes, software, networking, and other technology needed to operate distributed in-home compute capacity; data security, cybersecurity, and information control requirements and risks; outages, service interruptions, equipment failures, customer premises conditions, installation constraints, permitting requirements, and other operational risks; changes in utility rate structures, power market conditions, grid services program requirements, utility partner requirements, and in-home deployment requirements and other regulatory or policy frameworks; potential local, state, federal, utility, homeowner association, zoning, electrical code, building code, telecommunications, environmental, health, safety, and other requirements applicable to in-home compute deployments; the Company’s ability to manage costs, maintain quality, compete effectively, and scale new offerings; the Company’s ability to attract and retain business partners; changes in retail electricity prices and power market conditions; factors affecting the market for distributed energy resources, grid services, data centers, AI inference, and compute infrastructure; and such other risks and uncertainties identified in the reports that the Company files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
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Kodiak Gas Services a Baker Hughes uzavřely víceletou dohodu o plynových turbínách o celkovém výkonu až 1,8 GW. První zakázka má do roku 2030 dodat zhruba 1 GW pro datová centra a energetickou infrastrukturu v USA.
Strategic agreement establishes framework for deployment of up to 1.8 GW of power generation capacity Initial major award includes approximately 1 GW of gas turbines and generators delivered by 2030 to support scalable, behind-the-meter power solutions
HOUSTON and LONDON, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (NYSE: KGS) (“Kodiak”), a leading provider of critical energy infrastructure, and Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced Wednesday a multi-year strategic agreement under which Baker Hughes will provide power generation solutions to support Kodiak’s expanding energy infrastructure initiatives. The agreement is anchored by an initial equipment award that will enable approximately 1 gigawatt (GW) of reliable, scalable power generation capacity to be delivered by 2030, with the broader framework providing a pathway for up to 1.8 GW of power over time.
The initial major order includes NovaLT™16 gas turbines, Frame 5 gas turbines and BRUSH™ Power Generation generators, providing core technologies to deliver dependable power for growing data center and energy infrastructure demand.
Baker Hughes’ high-efficiency power generation technologies are expected to support behind-the-meter projects in key U.S. markets where accelerating electricity demand and grid constraints are increasing the need for flexible, rapidly deployable power infrastructure.
"We are excited to embark on our relationship with Baker Hughes through this strategic agreement," said Kodiak’s President and CEO Mickey McKee. "Our customers require dependable, efficient and rapidly deployable power solutions, and access to Baker Hughes' industry-leading technology, training and support enhances our ability to meet that demand at scale. This framework supports our long-term strategy of expanding Kodiak's energy infrastructure capabilities while delivering exceptional reliability and value to our customers."
"As demand for power continues to accelerate, driven by the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure and data centers, the ability to deliver reliable, efficient and scalable power solutions quickly is critical," said Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli. "This agreement reflects the growing need for flexible power generation technologies; together, our gas turbines and generator technologies will help customers bring new capacity online faster to support the continued buildout of critical digital and energy infrastructure."
The multi-year rolling agreement provides flexibility to align capacity commitments with evolving data center demand and phased project development schedules. Through the agreement, Kodiak expects to leverage Baker Hughes' power generation portfolio to support both existing operations and future growth opportunities. The framework is designed to foster closer commercial and technical collaboration between the companies, streamline project execution and reduce lead times for critical power infrastructure deployments. It also sets forth the companies’ commitments to technical training, the provision of spare parts and a mutual interest in entering into a long-term services arrangement for the equipment.
About Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
About Kodiak
Kodiak is a leading contract compression, distributed power, and energy infrastructure services provider in the United States. It serves as a critical link in the infrastructure chain that enables the safe, reliable and efficient production of energy. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Kodiak provides contract compression, distributed power, and related services to oil and gas producers, midstream customers, and digital infrastructure operators.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) today announced the completion of the previously disclosed sale of its B Medical Systems business to Thelema S.à r.l.
The transaction was originally announced on December 29, 2025 and closed on July 1, 2026 following the satisfaction of all closing conditions. Under the terms of the agreement, Azenta sold B Medical Systems for a fixed purchase price of $63 million in cash, of which $35 million was funded through a short-term secured vendor loan from an Azenta subsidiary to Thelema. Additional details regarding the transaction are available in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"The completion of this transaction advances our strategy to simplify and focus the portfolio on our core life sciences businesses," said John Marotta, President and Chief Executive Officer of Azenta. "With enhanced financial flexibility and a continued focus on our core growth platforms, we are well positioned to drive sustainable growth and long-term value for our shareholders."
About Azenta Life Sciences
Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) is a leading provider of life sciences solutions worldwide, enabling life science organizations around the world to bring impactful breakthroughs and therapies to market faster. Azenta provides a full suite of reliable cold-chain sample management solutions and multiomics services across areas such as drug development, clinical research and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. Our global team delivers and supports these products and services through our industry-leading brands, including GENEWIZ, FluidX, Ziath, 4titude, Limfinity, Freezer Pro, and Barkey.
Azenta is headquartered in Burlington, MA, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.azenta.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the expected benefits of the completed transaction, the Company's future strategic priorities and capital allocation plans, and the anticipated repayment or refinancing of the vendor loan described above. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including: Thelema's ability to complete its third-party financing to repay the vendor loan at or prior to maturity; the risk of a default by Thelema under the vendor loan; the Company's ability to realize the expected benefits of the transaction and to execute on its strategic priorities and capital allocation plans; and the other factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Any forward-looking statement in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether because of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Key Takeaways On June 25, 2026, Winnebago missed on earnings by 19.5% for fiscal Q3 2026.Winnebago cut its FY2026 earnings guidance as the environment remains challenged. Shares of WGO are down 23% year-to-date and trade with a forward P/E of 16. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO - Free Report) is facing a challenging environment as the consumer is on the sidelines. This Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) recently cut its fiscal 2026 earnings guidance.
Winnebago manufacturers outdoor recreation products under the Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar, and Barletta brands. It builds motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel products, outboard and sterndrive powerboats, pontoons, and commercial community outreach vehicles.
The company has multiple facilities in Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida.
Winnebago Missed on Earnings in Fiscal Q3 2026On June 25, 2026, Winnebago reported its fiscal third quarter 2026 earnings for the period ending on May 30, 2026, and missed on the Zacks Consensus by $0.16. It reported $0.66 versus the consensus of $0.82, or a miss of 19.5%.
It was the first earnings miss in the last four quarters.
Net revenues fell 9.9% to $698.7 million from $775.1 million a year ago primarily driven by lower unit volume, partially offset by selective price adjustments and product mix.
There was growth in the Motorhome RV segment, but it was partially offset by declines in the Towable RV and Marine segments.
“Our teams continue to execute in a retail environment that remained challenging through the third quarter,” said Michael Happe, CEO.
“Industry retail demand was pressured by broader macro factors, including elevated fuel costs, geopolitical uncertainty, and weak consumer confidence which continued to drive cautious dealer ordering and tighter inventory management across the channel,” he added.
Winnebago Cuts Fiscal 2026 Earnings GuidanceWinnebago expects the environment to remain challenged. It now expects North American RV wholesale shipments in the range of 290,000 to 310,000 units.
As a result, it has lowered its full year fiscal 2026 earnings guidance to the range of $1.65 to $2.00. This is compared to its prior guidance range of $2.10 to $2.80.
“Our outlook reflects a measured view of the environment,” Happe said.
“We expect demand conditions to remain challenged in the near term, with continued variability across segments,” he added.
Analysts are Bearish on WinnebagoNot surprisingly, given the company’s guidance cut, the analysts are also bearish.
Four estimates were cut for both FY2026 and FY2027 in the last 30 days.
The fiscal 2026 Zacks Consensus fell to $1.91 from $2.34 during that time. The most accurate estimate is even more bearish at $1.81.
Yet this is still earnings growth of 14.8% as Winnebago made $1.67 in fiscal 2025. However, earnings have declined the prior 3 years.
Analysts were also bearish on next year. The Zacks Consensus on fiscal 2027 has fallen to $2.58 from $2.96 in the last month. But this is still 35.1% growth.
Have earnings hit bottom? Here’s the price and consensus chart.
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Shares of Winnebago Fall Further in 2026Given the dreary outlook on earnings, you can imagine that the shares have suffered over the last few years.
Shares are down further in 2026.
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Given the earnings decline, it’s not that cheap on a price-to-earnings (P/E) basis. It now trades with a P/E of 16. A P/E under 15 usually indicates value and a P/E under 10 can indicate deep value.
Winnebago does pay a dividend of $1.40, which is yielding an attractive 4.6%.
But investors might want to stay on the sidelines with Winnebago until the business, and earnings estimates, are turning around.
Planet Fitness čelí vyšetřování kvůli možnému podvodu s cennými papíry po zklamání v růstu členství a po snížení výhledu tržeb pro rok 2026 zhruba na 7 % z přibližně 9 %.
NEW YORK, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:PLNT) for potential securities fraud after its significant stock drop.
If you invested in Planet Fitness, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/planet-fitness-class-action-lawsuit.
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Investigation Overview: Securities fraud regarding Planet Fitness’s failed marketing campaign that alienated the company’s core market and led to disappointing membership growth during the key Q1 sign-up period.Stock Decline: May 7, 2026 – 31% Stock DropAction: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights
Why is Planet Fitness Being Investigated for Securities Fraud?
Planet Fitness is a large franchisor and operator of fitness centers across the United States. The company aims to offer a fitness experience in a non-intimidating environment, which it calls the Judgement Free Zone.
BFA is investigating whether Planet Fitness made false and misleading statements to investors regarding the purported success of its marketing campaign to focus on “fitness-minded” members.
Why did Planet Fitness’s Stock Drop?
On May 7, 2026, Planet Fitness released its Q1 2026 financial results. The company announced disappointing membership growth and cut 2026 revenue growth guidance from approximately 9% to about 7% and adjusted EBITDA growth guidance from roughly 10% to approximately 6%. During the same-day earnings call, the company stated that its marketing “may have pivoted too far” as the company “shift[ed] from [its] lighthearted approachable tone” to one that “increased penetration with the fitness-minded.”
This news caused the price of Planet Fitness stock to decline $19.95 per share, or 31%, from a closing price of $63.96 per share on May 6, 2026, to $44.01 per share on May 7, 2026.
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Most recently, The Legal 500 awarded BFA the most client satisfaction accolades of any plaintiff’s securities litigation law firm, with clients noting: “[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area,” “[t]he interest of the client is always front and center,” and “[t]here isn’t a better firm in this space.” One testimonial described the firm as “nimble and entrepreneurial,” with a “relentless focus on adding value for clients.”
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Equifax uvedl, že jeho Market Pulse Index v 1. čtvrtletí 2026 klesl z 61,6 na 60,9 a podruhé za sebou signalizuje tlak na americkou střední třídu. Nejvíc rostl segment Strivers, zatímco Thrivers se zmenšil o 5 %.
Analysis of First Quarter 2026 Data Uncovers Accelerated Migration of Consumers Toward the Extremes of Economic stability and Pressure
, /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) today released its first quarter 2026 Market Pulse Index, a measure of U.S. consumer financial health derived from anonymized credit, debt, income, and asset data along with VantageScore insights. The Market Pulse Index dipped from 61.6 to 60.9, marking its second straight quarter of decline, with drops observed across all generations. The Market Pulse Index continues to track a K-Shaped economy, highlighting three consumer segments - Thrivers (the top 10% with an index above 80), the Pivoting Middle (those with an index between 50 and 79), and Strivers (the bottom 20% with an index below 49) - each experiencing different financial situations.
"As the U.S. continues to navigate a K-shaped economy, where different segments of the population experience divergent financial realities simultaneously, we see that reaching the top financial tier creates powerful momentum, much like compounding interest, with those with the greatest amount of wealth continuing to accumulate more," said Emmaline Aliff, Advisory Leader at Equifax. "But for those who haven't reached the top financial tier, recent inflation and debt concentration are applying severe downward pressure. This pressure is contracting the size of the middle class."
Churning in the Middle Class
Within the Market Pulse Index consumer segments, the top-tier Thrivers group shrunk slightly, while the Strivers group expanded. At the same time, the Middle tier remained the same. This shows that consumers are moving toward the extremes of the financial stability spectrum rather than maintaining the middle.
The group with peak financial resilience, Thrivers, experienced a 5% drop in total size. The group facing heightened economic pressure, Strivers, saw a 2% increase in total size. The traditional "Pivoting Middle" tier saw a 0% change in total size during the first quarter of 2026. A review of data over a six quarter period, from the third quarter of 2024 until the end of the first quarter of 2026, tells the story of where the middle class is moving. A significant portion of individuals leaving the middle class are moving into the Strivers category, and 97% of that movement is explained by holding under $100,000 in assets. Conversely, more than two-thirds of those successfully climbing from the Middle to the Thrivers tier belong to the Affluent segment (over $1 million in assets).
Every Generation Saw a Downturn
For the second consecutive quarter, index values saw a downward trend across all age segments:
Generation Z dipped slightly to an average index of 58.9 (-0.1% QoQ). However, they exhibited significant variability, with an 11.73% segment showing upward index movement closely tied to proximity to family or neighborhood wealth safety nets. Millennials dropped to an average index of 58.1 (-1.2% QoQ). They lead all generations in significant index decreases (12.98%), as they navigate their prime earning years without the accumulated family wealth safety net that benefits younger consumers. Millennials also represent the largest portion of Strivers at 7.59%, driven primarily by a lack of assets. Generation X decreased to an average index of 60.3 (-0.8% QoQ) as they continue to balance peak career debt against the rising costs of essential needs. With an average index of 64.3 (-0.2% QoQ), Boomers+ remain the most financially stable segment with between 58% and 69% of the Boomer population remaining completely steady within their index range. Boomers in the Thriver segment account for 3.80% of the total U.S. population — the highest among all generations within the Affluent tier. The Equifax Market Pulse Index provides a comprehensive view of U.S. consumer financial health by synthesizing anonymized credit, debt, income, and asset data with VantageScore insights. The Index is designed to capture the combined effects of multiple economic forces rather than focusing on a single variable. Measured on a scale of 1 to 100 — where 100 represents the greatest financial strength — the Index delivers a holistic picture of consumer economic well-being, allowing for precise comparisons across diverse demographics and generations.
The Equifax Market Pulse Index was built using AI and machine learning methods leveraging proprietary Equifax wealth and asset data along with data from the Equifax credit file and VantageScore 4.0 to provide a comprehensive view of consumer financial health. It distills the credit, debt, income, capacity, and assets of U.S. consumers into one benchmark number to reflect the cumulative index of both positive and negative financial factors. To learn more, read the full Market Pulse Index here.
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Uniswap Labs podala odpověď na Wells Notice od SEC a tvrdí, že automatizované protokoly nelze posuzovat jako tradiční makléře nebo burzy. Jde o součást širšího odporu velkých kryptofirem proti vymáhání ze strany SEC.
Uniswap is not just defending itself. It is defending a version of what DeFi is supposed to be. That is the real significance of its Wells Notice response, which takes aim at the SEC’s attempt to fit decentralized protocols into old regulatory boxes.
For markets, legal documents like this can look dry. For the industry, they often carry much bigger implications than a flashy token announcement.
For more details, visit the official Uniswap platform.
TL;DR Uniswap Labs published its response to the SEC Wells Notice.The company argues automated protocols do not fit the regulator’s broker or exchange theories.The filing is part of a broader pushback from major crypto firms against SEC enforcement logic. The Core Of Uniswap’s Argument Uniswap’s central position is that automated software should not be treated as though it were a traditional exchange intermediary. That is not merely a technical claim. It goes to the heart of how DeFi wants to distinguish itself from centralized platforms.
If regulators succeed in treating protocol development as equivalent to running a conventional venue, the consequences would reach far beyond Uniswap itself.
Why It Matters For The Sector The Wells response lands in a broader period of legal pushback from crypto firms that increasingly seem willing to challenge the SEC directly rather than settle the narrative by default.
That does not guarantee victory, but it does show the next regulatory phase may be more contested, more nuanced, and less one-sided than it looked at times last year.
This report is based on information from Uniswap Labs.
This article was written by the News Desk and edited by Samuel Rae.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services zveřejní výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí po uzavření trhu ve středu 15. července. Analytici čekají zisk na akcii 1,71 USD a tržby 3,21 miliardy USD.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) will release its second quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Wednesday, July 15.
Analysts expect the Lowell, Arkansas-based company to report quarterly earnings of $1.71 per share, up from $1.31 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for J.B. Hunt Transport’s quarterly revenue is $3.21 billion. It reported $2.93 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On April 15, J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.
J.B. Hunt Transport shares fell 1% to close at $275.00 on Tuesday.
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Pump.fun, a Solana-based memecoin launchpad, has reportedly sold an additional 122,498 SOL tokens, equivalent to approximately $10.08 million. This sale adds to Pump.fun’s cumulative sales, which now total 4.656 million SOL, worth around $794.8 million at an average selling price of $170.7 per token. The transaction occurred as SOL trades near $80.30, considerably below the historical average sale price, indicating ongoing structural selling pressure. This activity is part of Pump.fun’s strategy to convert fee revenue into stablecoins, impacting market sentiment for Solana.
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The consistent selling from Pump.fun, the largest single recurring seller of SOL, may exert downward pressure on Solana’s price. This development coincides with various prediction markets that are assessing Solana’s potential price movements in July, including whether it will reach $90. Current market pricing suggests a decrease in the likelihood of Solana hitting this target, as indicated by the adjusted probabilities in related prediction markets.
Key Takeaways The recent sale by Pump.fun suggests ongoing structural selling pressure on Solana. Market pricing implies a lower probability of Solana reaching $90 in July, consistent with the latest sales data. Pump.fun’s activities appear to reflect a strategy of treasury rebalancing, impacting market sentiment. What to Watch Observers should monitor any further sales by Pump.fun, as additional large transactions could continue to influence Solana’s market sentiment. Key developments in Solana’s ecosystem, such as technological upgrades or regulatory changes, could also impact price predictions. Additionally, market participants will be watching for any broader crypto market shifts that could affect Solana’s price trajectory in July.
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Michael Coates has joined the Solana Foundation as its Chief Information Security Officer after a career spanning leadership roles at Mozilla, Twitter and enterprise security startup Altitude Networks.
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Michael Coates has joined the Solana Foundation as Chief Information Security Officer after previously leading security at Mozilla, Twitter and Altitude Networks. Coates said Solana’s transaction scale and multi billion dollar daily stablecoin activity influenced his decision to join the foundation. His work will focus on strengthening crypto security, improving application security practices and working with policymakers on cybersecurity standards. According to a post shared by Michael Coates on X, he has taken over as CISO of the Solana Foundation, where he will lead security efforts across the network as blockchain adoption and institutional activity continue to grow.
Coates cites Solana’s scale as a key factor Explaining his decision, Coates said Solana now handles tens of billions of dollars in daily stablecoin volume while processing more transactions each day than most of the cryptocurrency industry combined. He also pointed to recent tokenization activity on the network, including the launch of SpaceX tokenized shares on the same day the asset debuted on Nasdaq.
Big Update for me – a new chapter and I'm now CISO of @SolanaFndn .
I've always been drawn to fast moving new frontiers. Head of Security of Mozilla during the height of the browser wars, the first CISO of Twitter as they burst onto the world's stage, and even as a startup… pic.twitter.com/nrxtpxIKqZ
— Michael Coates (@_mwc) July 7, 2026 Coates enters the role after serving as Head of Security at Mozilla during the browser competition era and becoming Twitter’s first Chief Information Security Officer as the social media platform expanded globally. He later founded enterprise SaaS security company Altitude Networks, which entered the crypto sector after its acquisition by CoinList.
Within the Solana Foundation, Coates said his work will include strengthening operational security, improving application security practices and addressing risks unique to digital assets. He added that he also plans to work with policymakers and standards bodies on cybersecurity regulation affecting the crypto industry.
Describing the current threat environment, Coates said attackers remain heavily motivated to steal digital assets and noted that malicious uses of artificial intelligence are becoming an increasing security concern. He added that AI can also strengthen defensive capabilities when used effectively and referenced his congressional testimony on the subject earlier this year.
The appointment comes as digital asset firms continue bringing experienced leaders from technology, cybersecurity and regulatory backgrounds into senior positions while institutional participation expands across the sector.
A similar trend emerged last year when former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Christopher Giancarlo joined Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum as a senior policy advisor. Sygnum said at the time that Giancarlo would advise on global regulation, strategic partnerships and international growth, underscoring the industry’s continued recruitment of experienced executives as crypto infrastructure develops.
Toss Bank podepsala memorandum o porozumění se Solana Foundation na blockchainovém vypořádání a remitencích. Cílem je ověřit, zda veřejné blockchainy zvládnou regulované platby při zachování KYC, AML a ochrany dat.
South Korea-based Toss has announced a new initiative to assess whether blockchain technology can support regulated payment and settlement systems without compromising on security or customer data protection. The fintech company is setting out to evaluate the feasibility of integrating public blockchain networks into the financial sector, addressing long-standing concerns over transparency and compliance.
Focus of the Proof of ConceptThe proof of concept (PoC) will center on three primary objectives: enabling financial institutions to retain direct control over payment and settlement processes, ensuring compliance with know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, and safeguarding transaction data on public blockchain networks.
According to Toss, this approach could allow blockchain-powered financial services to operate within the well-established standards that govern the banking space. The company underscores the importance of reconciling regulatory compliance with robust data privacy, which remains a critical concern for financial institutions.
Toss is aiming to test whether blockchain technology can support regulated payment and settlement systems without weakening security or customer data protection.
Seeking Privacy on Public NetworksOne of the main hurdles to widespread blockchain adoption in finance has been the inherent transparency of public blockchain networks. Because transactions are typically visible to all, banks and payment providers have been hesitant to transition sensitive customer operations onto such open infrastructure.
This project will therefore evaluate whether public blockchains can meet stringent privacy standards required for banking applications. Protecting transaction data is seen as a decisive factor for integrating blockchain into regulated financial services.
Memorandum with Solana Foundation for Settlements and RemittancesTo advance its blockchain-enabled settlement and cross-border transfer capabilities, Toss Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with Solana Foundation. This collaboration marks a significant step in bridging traditional banking with next-generation crypto infrastructure.
Solana has earned a reputation as a high-performance blockchain network, while Toss Bank operates as the digital banking arm of the Toss ecosystem—one of South Korea’s leading fintech brands.
Mini glossary: “Settlement” refers to the process of finalizing and reconciling financial transactions between parties. A “proof of concept” is a limited-scale trial to test if a specific technology works in a given use case.
The memorandum between Toss Bank and Solana Foundation focuses on exploring blockchain-driven remittance and settlement services.
This partnership is expected to examine how regulatory obligations in banking can be balanced with the technical possibilities of public blockchain networks. The outcomes of the project could provide vital new insights into the role of public blockchains in the regulated finance sector.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
CSG dokončila přenos technologie výroby střelného prachu do MESKO, čímž posiluje polské kapacity pro munici ráže 155 mm. Střelný prach se bude sériově vyrábět v závodě v Pionkách.
Skupina Czechoslovak Group informovala o dokončení přenosu technologie výroby střelného prachu do společnosti MESKO. Podle české zbrojařské společnosti tím posiluje polské kapacity ve výrobě munice ráže 155 mm.
Czechoslovak Group prostřednictvím své dceřiné společnosti dokončila přenos technologického know-how pro výrobu střelného prachu do společnosti MESKO S.A., která spadá do polské státní skupiny Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa. Střelný prach bude využíván při výrobě modulárních prachových náplní pro dělostřeleckou munici ráže 155 mm.
Díky dokončenému technologickému transferu know-how může být střelný prach nyní sériově vyráběn v závodě společnosti MESKO v Pionkách.
Akcie CSG Akcie společnosti Czechoslovak Group (BAACSG) dnes na pražské burze odepisují 2,96 % na 337,9 Kč. Na RM-SYSTÉMu se akcie obchodují za 339,2 Kč.
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Související odkazy CSG oznámila založení nové americké dceřiné společnosti CSG: Tatra Trucks si zajistila financování od společnosti ovládané Michalem Strnadem CSG jmenovala Davida Jacobse prezidentem CSG Defense North America Společnosti Federal a Remington ze skupiny CSG získaly od FBI kontrakt v hodnotě 77,4 mil. USD CSG podepsalo dohodu o strategickém partnerství s ukrajinskou společností
Navitas Semiconductor v premarketu klesla o asi 8,2 % poté, co Wolfspeed podala žalobu kvůli údajnému porušení patentů u klíčových produktů s výkonovými čipy. Trh tak oceňuje nové právní riziko u akcie spojené s AI datovými centry.
Navitas Semiconductor stock NASDAQ:NVTS fell sharply in pre-market trading on Wednesday after Wolfspeed accused the company of infringing patents across several core power-chip product lines.
The development adds a legal overhang to one of the market’s more volatile AI-linked semiconductor trades.
NVTS was trading around $13.99, down about 8.2%, while some live feeds showed a steeper intraday fall of more than 9%.
The selloff is sharp because Navitas is no longer viewed as just a small power-chip company and investors are pricing it as a potential winner from AI data-centre power upgrades.
Wolfspeed lawsuit hits Navitas’ core growth storyThe immediate trigger is legal, as Wolfspeed said it filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Navitas in the US District Court for the District of Delaware on Tuesday.
The wide-bandgap semiconductors manufacturer said that it was taking action to protect its gallium nitride and silicon carbide intellectual property.
The complaint targets a broad range of Navitas products.
Wolfspeed said the allegedly infringing products include Navitas’s GaN-based FETs from the GaNFast, GaNSlim and GaNSafe families, as well as its GeneSiC MOSFETs and SiCPAK modules.
The company also named five US patents in the lawsuit.
Wolfspeed CEO Robert Feurle said the company is “deeply committed” to defending intellectual property built over decades of innovation and research investment.
He added that protecting Wolfspeed’s patent portfolio is a strategic priority for the company and shareholders.
That does not mean Wolfspeed has won anything, but investors now have to price in uncertainty around possible damages, licensing costs, injunction risk and management distraction.
Before the lawsuit, the bull case was gaining momentum.
Needham analyst N. Quinn Bolton raised his Navitas price target to $21 from $13 and kept a Buy rating after the company’s results and guidance came in ahead of Street expectations.
Bolton linked the improved outlook to Navitas’s pivot toward high-power markets, which is central to the AI data-centre story.
Baird analyst Tristan Gerra also maintained a Buy rating and lifted his target to $20 from $4 in May.
That large target hike reflected growing optimism that Navitas’s GaN and SiC products can play a bigger role in next-generation power systems.
But the valuation had already become harder to ignore.
Navitas had surged after its role in Nvidia’s MGX AI infrastructure initiative drew investor attention, with the stock up about 370% over the previous year and trading at roughly 137 times projected sales for the next 12 months.
When a stock is priced for flawless execution, even a legal overhang can quickly become a valuation event.
Boeing zprovoznil čtvrtou montážní linku 737 MAX v Everettu, čímž výrazně zvýšil výrobní kapacitu. Program by do roku 2035 mohl generovat přes 53 miliard USD ročně.
SummaryBoeing has launched a fourth 737 MAX assembly line in Everett, significantly expanding production capacity and supporting a multi-year ramp-up.The current 737 MAX backlog supports monthly production rates of 72–80 units, yet BA is producing at just 42, indicating strong latent demand.By 2035, 737 MAX program revenues could exceed $53 billion annually, with cumulative revenues boosted 10% by an accelerated ramp-up on the new line.The fourth line offers BA strategic flexibility—enabling either stress relief on existing lines or a faster, value-accretive ramp to meet demand and reduce debt.Looking for more investing ideas like this one? Get them exclusively at The Aerospace Forum. Learn More » Aeon Aviation Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images
As part of The Boeing Company's (BA) production ramp-up, Boeing has started operating its fourth 737 MAX assembly line in Everett, boosting the production capacity for the Boeing 737 MAX. The introduction
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Nvidia by mohla vyplatit další dividendu za 2. čtvrtletí fiskálního roku 2027 už 1. října 2026, přičemž oznámení se čeká 26. srpna 2026. Firma po výplatě 0,25 USD na akcii 26. června 2026 může tuto úroveň zopakovat.
After paying a $6.1 billion dividend on June 26 for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, as Finbold reported, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) is likely to repeat a similar move during the next payout for the second quarter, potentially in early October 2026.
The Q2 fiscal 2027 Nvidia dividend could be paid on October 1, 2026, based on Nvidia dividend history, as analyzed by Finbold on July 8. Officially, the date for the company’s dividend payout for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 is expected to be announced on August 26, 2026, when the company releases its earnings report.
As such, as per Nvidia dividend history, the ex-dividend date, the cutoff day on which investors must already own a stock to receive the next dividend payment, could be on September 10, 2026, as per forecast from dividendmax.
What is the expected amount to be paid in the next Nvidia dividend? For the first time in Nvidia’s dividend history, the company paid $0.25 per share last month. The company increased its dividend payout by 25-fold from the prior quarter, fueled by the ongoing AI (Artificial Intelligence) boom.
With Nvidia forecasting $91 billion in revenue for the second quarter, following a record $81.6 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, the company is well positioned to pay at least $0.25 again on October 1, 2026.
Is NVDA stock a good buy? NVDA stock is worth considering, as it has maintained a parabolic bull rally over the past few years and has significantly increased its dividend. Furthermore, the Nvidia stock dividend makes the company more competitive.
NVDA stock price performance. Source: Finbold Year-to-date (YTD), NVDA stock has gained over 5% and is trading at about $196.93 at press time. Nonetheless, Wall Street analysts, including Vivek Arya of Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC), anticipate further upside for NVDA shares over the coming 12 months.
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Ever since Netflix (NFLX +0.21%) walked away from trying to acquire assets from Warner Bros. Discovery, the stock price hasn't found its footing.
Investors initially cheered Netflix's decision to withdraw from the bidding war with Paramount Skydance. But shares didn't gain much traction afterward, and Netflix's warnings about its content costs in the first half of the year haven't helped. As of this writing, the Netflix stock price is down roughly 19% year to date.
On July 16, however, the next meaningful direction for the stock price could take shape.
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Netflix's next report On Thursday, July 16, Netflix will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026.
Ad revenue totals will be an important metric to watch to see if Netflix is still on track to reach $3 billion by the end of the year. As subscription growth matures, ads are not just another sales vehicle for the company. Growing ad revenue can also help offset content costs.
Those content costs are also worth monitoring and hearing the company's take on. The management team did warn that content costs would be higher in the first part of the year, so if that headwind is mostly behind Netflix, that will offer some relief.
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What happens after July 16 If Netflix shows that ad revenue is on track to reach $3 billion or exceed that forecast, along with content costs stabilizing in the back half of the year, that's a recipe that could help send the stock price higher.
If ad revenue isn't living up to forecasts, if content costs are projected to climb in the upcoming quarters, or both, the next direction for the stock price is likely lower.
Either way, this report can highlight for long-term investors whether a rebound is forming or if there's still some turbulence to navigate through.
Jack Delaney has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
United Airlines zveřejní výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí 15. července; analytici čekají EPS 1,82 USD a tržby 17,58 miliardy USD. Akcie v úterý klesly o 3,2 % na 128,31 USD.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) will release its second quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Wednesday, July 15.
Analysts expect the Chicago, Illinois-based company to report quarterly earnings of $1.82 per share, down from $3.87 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for United Airlines’ quarterly revenue is $17.58 billion. It reported $15.24 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On April 21, United Airlines Holdings posted better-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
Shares of United Airlines fell 3.2% to close at $128.31 on Tuesday.
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Tanker Chevron Yasa Polaris přepravující ropu pro CPC byl u ruského pobřeží Černého moře zasažen dronem. Chevron uvedl, že posádka je v bezpečí a vývoz z Kazachstánu nebyl ovlivněn.
CompaniesMOSCOW, July 8 (Reuters) - Chevron's (CVX.N), opens new tab Yasa Polaris oil tanker, used for Caspian Pipeline Consortium shipments, was attacked by a drone off Russia's Black Sea coast, two industry sources said on Wednesday.
Chevron said on Monday it was aware of an incident with a vessel heading to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's loading facilities near Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk and the crew was safe, while exports from Kazakhstan were not affected.
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The Chevron-led Tengizchevroil oil company is the major exporter of CPC Blend oil sourced mainly from a giant Tengiz oil field it operates in Kazakhstan.
Yasa Polaris is an oil tanker built in 2022 and able to carry about 160,000 metric tons of oil, according to LSEG data. The vessel is managed by Yasa Holding registered in Turkey. The shipmanager did not immediately answer a Reuters request for a comment.
Ukraine has targeted the CPC oil terminal and vessels carrying oil in the Black Sea area many times since the start of the war in 2022. Last year one of single point moorings at the CPC terminal was heavily damaged in an attack.
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium plans to export about 1.6 million barrels per day of CPC Blend crude in July, down from around 1.7 million bpd planned for June after drone damage to a Russian gas facility meant output had to be reduced, two trading sources said.
Reporting by Olesya Astakhova in Moscow and Ron Bousso in London. Editing by Mark Potter and Louise Heavens
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Apple rozšiřuje partnerství s Broadcomem v dohodě přesahující 30 miliard USD na výrobu čipů v USA. Součástí je produkce více než 15 miliard čipů a rozšíření závodu v Coloradu za 1,5 miliardy USD.
Apple said it's expanding its partnership with chipmaker Broadcom in a multi-year deal expected to exceed $30 billion, marking the iPhone maker's largest U.S. manufacturing commitment to date.
The agreement, announced by Apple on Wednesday, will lead to the production of more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips and includes a $1.5 billion expansion of Broadcom's facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. Apple didn't provide a timeline for when the new capacity will come online.
Broadcom has long supplied Apple with connectivity components, but the new agreement deepens that relationship around U.S.-made custom silicon. Apple said Broadcom will make wireless components used to help devices connect to cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks.
Broadcom disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday that it had entered into new long-term agreements with Apple to develop and supply "custom ASIC silicon products" for multiple generations of Apple products through 2031. ASICs are application-specific integrated circuits and are increasingly being used for artificial intelligence workloads.
Read more CNBC tech newsChinese lidar maker with Nvidia ties accused of being cyber risk for U.S.China's Alibaba bans Anthropic AI for employees after 'distillation attack' accusationSpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell to donate stock to Trump AccountsMicrosoft cuts 4,800 jobs, as Xbox unit downsizes and plans to spin off four gaming studiosFor Tim Cook, Apple's outgoing CEO, the agreement marks his latest push to invest in American manufacturing, a major point of emphasis for the Trump administration. It's the biggest piece of his company's $600 billion, four-year U.S. investment plan, announced in 2025, and marks the largest commitment to date under its American Manufacturing Program, or AMP, launched to expand domestic production across its supply chain.
"Apple has been working with the Administration and businesses across the U.S. to help create an end-to-end silicon supply chain in America, and today's announcement advances those efforts," Apple said in the release.
Cook said the components built in Fort Collins are "essential" to the performance and connectivity Apple customers expect, and he thanked President Donald Trump and his administration for supporting the project.
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said Apple's commitment will help the chipmaker expand its manufacturing footprint in Fort Collins.
Toss uzavřel strategickou dohodu s Optimism a Sunnyside Labs na tříměsíční test infrastruktury pro stablecoin navázaný na jihokorejský won. Projekt prověří platby, compliance i ochranu soukromí na OP Stack.
South Korean financial super-app Toss has signed a strategic agreement with Optimism and Sunnyside Labs to test blockchain infrastructure for South Korean won-linked stablecoins through a three-month technology verification program.
Summary
Toss has partnered with Optimism and Sunnyside Labs to test blockchain infrastructure for South Korean won linked stablecoins over the next three months. The companies will evaluate payment settlement, compliance requirements and privacy protection using Optimism’s OP Stack and Sunnyside Labs’ Privacy Boost technology. The project will assess whether public blockchain infrastructure can meet institutional financial standards while supporting secure and scalable digital payments. According to a press release shared with crypto.news, the financial technology company will work with Ethereum layer 2 network Optimism and privacy technology developer Sunnyside Labs to examine whether blockchain infrastructure can support institutional payment systems while meeting financial regulations in South Korea. The companies will carry out a proof-of-concept (PoC) over the next three months.
Three areas under review As part of the project, the companies will evaluate whether financial institutions can directly manage payment and settlement processes, comply with customer identification and anti-money laundering requirements, and protect sensitive transaction information while operating on a public blockchain.
Those requirements form the basis of the technical assessment, with Optimism providing blockchain infrastructure through its OP Stack technology while Sunnyside Labs, one of the network’s core developers, will integrate its Privacy Boost solution to address confidentiality concerns.
Privacy Boost is designed to solve one of the key limitations of public blockchains, where transaction details and wallet balances are generally visible to network participants. According to the companies, the technology allows sensitive financial data to remain private while still enabling regulated institutions to verify transactions and maintain existing compliance standards.
The companies also said the system is built to support high transaction volumes, making it suitable for payment services that process large numbers of users simultaneously.
Toss, which serves around 30 million users and supports more than 500,000 online and offline merchants, plans to gradually expand blockchain-based experiments across its payment and platform services.
A Toss official said the project is intended to verify infrastructure that combines Ethereum’s security with a dedicated network built for local currency-based financial services while allowing interoperability with other blockchain ecosystems.
OP Stack selected for infrastructure testing At the center of the verification is OP Stack, Optimism’s modular blockchain framework that supports dedicated application-specific chains while relying on Ethereum for security and settlement. Layer 2 networks process transactions separately from Ethereum before finalising them on the main chain, helping reduce costs and improve transaction speeds.
According to Toss, the companies will examine whether OP Stack can support a blockchain-based financial network tailored for Korean digital payment services instead of relying on shared public infrastructure.
Optimism’s technology is already used by more than 30 blockchain networks, including projects developed by Sony, World Chain, Uniswap, OKX Layer, and Kraken. The company also offers institutional deployments designed to satisfy regulatory and security requirements, with regulated financial firms such as Europe’s Bitpanda already adopting the technology.
The collaboration comes weeks after Optimism completed a 4-week experiment on its OP mainnet that tested stake-based transaction ordering alongside its existing gas-fee system. The pilot explored whether staking incentives could improve transaction prioritisation without changing the experience for regular users, adding to the network’s ongoing work on blockchain infrastructure.
OneMain Holdings oznámila, že výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí 2026 zveřejní před otevřením trhu ve středu 29. července 2026. Téhož dne se uskuteční konferenční hovor k výsledkům a výhledu.
, /PRNewswire/ -- OneMain Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: OMF), the leader in offering nonprime consumers responsible access to credit, plans to report its second quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The earnings release will be available on OneMain's investor relations website at http://investor.onemainfinancial.com.
A conference call to discuss the company's results, outlook and related matters will be held that morning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. The general public is invited to listen to the call by dialing 877-407-0792 (U.S. domestic) or 201-689-8263 (international), and using conference ID 13761044, or via a live audio webcast through our investor relations website. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available on our website after the event.
About OneMain Holdings, Inc.
OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime consumers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans. We empower our customers to solve today's problems and reach a better financial future through personalized solutions across 48 states, available online and in more than 1,300 locations. OneMain is committed to making a positive impact on the people and the communities we serve. For additional information, please visit www.OneMainFinancial.com.
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Yatsen Group oznámila partnerství se Sephora China, díky němuž se Perfect Diary dostane do zhruba 300 prodejen v Číně. Firma od roku 2020 investovala do výzkumu a vývoje asi 100 milionů USD.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Yatsen Group (NYSE: YSG), a world-class beauty innovation pioneer, recently announced a landmark collaboration to bring its flagship brand, Perfect Diary, to Sephora in China. This partnership integrates Yatsen's rigorous scientific infrastructure with the world's leading prestige beauty retailer, marking a significant milestone in Yatsen's continuing evolution into a global beauty technology powerhouse.
Perfect Diary officially lands at Sephora China The collaboration will see Perfect Diary's premium, science-backed portfolio of products making its milestone debut across Sephora's extensive retail network of around 300 outlets, including Tier 1 hubs such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. This expansion reflects a broader shift in the Chinese beauty market, where sophisticated consumers increasingly prioritize proven efficacy and technological excellence.
Since 2020, Yatsen has invested approximately $100 million (RMB 700 million) in R&D, establishing a robust global innovation ecosystem anchored by advanced research centers in China and Europe.
This commitment to scientific innovation by Yatsen Group is epitomized by the core product lineups driving Perfect Diary's entry into Sephora. As breakthrough products blending biotechnology with beauty, the Perfect Diary Biolip Essence Lipstick 3.0 and Biolip Essence Matte Lipstick 3.0 utilize exclusive patented technology to mimic the skin's biological composition.This creates a functional film on the skin's surface that enhances makeup longevity and reinforces the protective barrier, achieving a seamless fusion of high-performance color and clinical-proved anti-wrinkle skincare benefits.
Concurrently, the Perfect Diary Translucent Blurring Setting Powder features the exclusive Smartlock™ material technology developed jointly with the team at the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SICCAS), enabling targeted and precise oil absorption.
"We are honored to partner with Sephora, a global leader that shares our commitment to setting the highest standards for beauty retail," said David (Jinfeng) Huang, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Yatsen Group. "This collaboration validates our multi-year strategic pivot toward science-led premiumization. By pairing our deep R&D insights with Sephora's prestige omnichannel network, we are redefining the future of beauty for discerning consumers nationwide."
The partnership also serves as a critical foundation for Yatsen's accelerating internationalization strategy. Future initiatives include expanding Perfect Diary's footprint into Hong Kong SAR and other global markets, further showcasing China's emergence as a premier hub for global beauty innovation.
About Yatsen Group
Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) is a leading China-based beauty group with the vision of becoming a world-class pioneer in beauty innovation. Founded in 2016, the Company has launched and acquired numerous color cosmetics and skincare brands including Perfect Diary, Little Ondine, Pink Bear, Galénic, DR.WU (its mainland China business), and Eve Lom. Our brands are strategically positioned to capture a wide spectrum of consumer demographics and price points, ranging from the mass market to the prestige and clinical segments. Yatsen thrives on the synergy of brand equity, product strength and operational agility, anchored by a strong commitment to R&D and consumer insights.
Website: www.yatsenglobal.com
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Since our inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, we have been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, we continue to break with convention to drive our mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.
Greg Abel po nástupu do čela Berkshire Hathaway soustředil 30 % portfolia v hodnotě 343 miliard USD do akcií Apple a Alphabetu. Berkshire zároveň zcela prodala 16 pozic a výrazně navýšila podíl v Alphabetu.
It's a year of new beginnings for the trillion-dollar conglomerate that Warren Buffett helped build, Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA 0.13%)(BRKB 0.43%). Following the Oracle of Omaha's retirement as CEO on Dec. 31, Berkshire has its first new leader in more than half a century.
Buffett's protégé, Greg Abel, is now at the helm -- and he's wasted no time making his presence felt. Since taking over, Abel has completely exited 16 positions and amassed a mammoth stake in Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL +0.25%)(GOOG 0.25%). When combined with Berkshire's largest position, Apple (AAPL 0.48%), Abel has 30% of Berkshire's $343 billion investment portfolio tied up in two foundational artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.
Warren Buffett retired as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO on Dec. 31. Image source: The Motley Fool.
Alphabet: 9.1% of invested assets There's no stock that Greg Abel has purchased more aggressively since taking over as CEO a little over six months ago than Alphabet.
During the first quarter, he more than doubled Berkshire's stake in Alphabet's Class A shares (GOOGL) and opened a position in its Class C shares (GOOG). More recently, Berkshire committed to buy a $10 billion private placement from Alphabet ($5 billion of each share class).
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Alphabet checks an important box for both Abel and his predecessor, Warren Buffett. Namely, it offers a sustainable moat. The Google search engine accounted for approximately 91% of global internet search traffic in June. When coupled with streaming platform YouTube, the second-most-visited site on the planet, it's easy to see how Alphabet commands such incredible ad pricing power.
But Alphabet's growth engine is powered by cloud infrastructure services platform Google Cloud and its AI integration. Since Google Cloud began offering clients access to generative AI and large language model solutions, sales growth for this high-margin segment has reaccelerated from 28% in the first quarter of 2025 to 63% in the comparable quarter ending in March 2026.
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Apple: 20.5% of invested assets Although Warren Buffett sold 75% of Berkshire Hathaway's Apple stake over the nine quarters leading up to his retirement, the remaining stake still accounts for more than a fifth of invested assets.
When Buffett began selling a substantial number of Apple shares, he framed the decision as being tax-driven at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting in 2024. But in Greg Abel's first letter to shareholders, he alluded to Apple as a multidecade compounder. Despite being sold off heavily by Buffett, Apple isn't going anywhere.
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For well over a decade, physical devices such as iPhone, Mac, and iPad have made Apple tick. However, CEO Tim Cook has charted a new course. He's transforming Apple into a platform-driven company, led by high-margin subscription services that'll keep customers loyal to the Apple ecosystem, and the integration of AI solutions.
In June 2024, at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, the company unveiled Apple Intelligence. Apple's generative AI tool was introduced into its physical devices in late 2024/early 2025. It aims to assist users with text summarization and substantially enhance Siri's onscreen awareness.
While Apple remains dependent on sales of its physical devices, its subscription services and AI integration are expected to improve customer loyalty and bolster the company's margins.
Akamai byla vybrána jako strategický bezpečnostní partner pro rámec ARMOR od WWT pro AI. Spolupráce má chránit firemní AI infrastrukturu bez ztráty výkonu.
July 08, 2026 06:28 ET | Source: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helping enterprises bridge the gap between AI innovation and security, Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) today announced its selection as a strategic partner for World Wide Technology (WWT)’s AI Readiness Model for Operational Resilience (ARMOR). This collaboration positions Akamai as a foundational security architecture for the “AI factories” being built by WWT and accelerated by NVIDIA.
As enterprises rush to adopt AI, they often face a “security tax,” where traditional security agents compete with AI workloads for critical compute resources. Through ARMOR, Akamai and WWT are solving this challenge by integrating Akamai’s software intelligence directly with NVIDIA BlueField data processing units (DPUs).
Bridging the gap between innovation and security
WWT’s ARMOR is the industry’s first holistic, vendor-agnostic AI security framework. While other architectures are often limited to specific cloud platforms, ARMOR provides a structured blueprint across six critical domains: governance, risk, and compliance (GRC); model security; secure AI operations; infrastructure security; data protection; and secure development lifecycle (SDLC).
“Before ARMOR, organizations were often forced to piece together fragmented security strategies,” said PJ Joseph, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Services at Akamai. “By aligning our portfolio with this framework, we are providing a proactive methodology to isolate large-scale AI clusters and prevent the lateral movement of threats without sacrificing the performance that AI training and inference demand.”
Akamai’s role in the ARMOR framework centers on three strategic pillars:
Eliminating the “security tax”: Offloading Akamai Guardicore Segmentation to NVIDIA BlueField allows AI environments to run at peak efficiency. This creates an isolated enforcement layer that survives host OS compromises and accelerates ransomware containment by an average of 21.4% — reaching 32.6% for large enterprises.
Securing agentic AI and data lakes: Akamai API Security monitors the “connective tissue” of AI, preventing unauthorized access to the sensitive data lakes feeding large language models (LLMs).
End-to-end defense: Combined with Prolexic DDoS mitigation, Akamai provides a multilayered defense against volumetric attacks designed to overwhelm mission-critical AI architectures.
Strengthening the global AI ecosystem
WWT’s Advanced Technology Center (ATC) serves as a global proving ground for AI architectures. By embedding Akamai into the ARMOR reference model, WWT ensures that enterprises can move beyond baseline compliance to achieve true cyber resilience.
“No single vendor can secure the AI frontier alone,” said Chris Konrad, Global VP of Cybersecurity at WWT. “Through our close partnership with Akamai, we are turning the hype of secure enterprise AI into a tangible, scalable reality for customers.”
For a deeper technical breakdown of how organizations and channel partners can implement frameworks like ARMOR to secure enterprise AI, read the full blog post: Securing the AI Frontier: A Blueprint for Partners.
About Akamai
Akamai is the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online. Our market-leading security solutions, superior threat intelligence, and global operations team provide defense in depth to safeguard enterprise data and applications everywhere. Akamai’s full-stack cloud computing solutions deliver performance and affordability on the world’s most distributed platform. Global enterprises trust Akamai to provide the industry-leading reliability, scale, and expertise they need to grow their business with confidence. Learn more at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on X and LinkedIn.
About World Wide Technology
World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology solutions provider helping organizations make a new world happen by turning ambition into real-world outcomes. Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise, and world-class technology partnerships to help public- and private-sector organizations design, build, and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC), a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software, WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test, and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities. With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations worldwide, WWT’s culture — grounded in core values and leadership philosophies — has been recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its commitment to innovation, trust, and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider, and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.
Bio-Techne rozšířila portfolio R&D Systems AI-Engineered Designer Protein o nové teplotně stabilní a hyperaktivní proteiny pro lepší reprodukovatelnost a škálovatelnost buněčné terapie a kultivace buněk.
Advancing Scalable Reproducible Cell Therapy and Advanced Cell Culture Workflows
New heat-stable and hyperactive proteins across the fibroblast growth factor and interleukin cytokine families expand the R&D Systems™ AI-Engineered Designer Protein portfolio AI-guided protein design supports improved consistency, performance and scalability in complex cell culture workflows Engineered signaling proteins help address key challenges in scaling cell therapy from discovery through manufacturing , /PRNewswire/ -- Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH), a global provider of life science tools, reagents, and diagnostic products, today announced the launch of new additions to its R&D Systems™ AI-Engineered Designer Protein portfolio, designed to improve reproducibility and performance across advanced cell culture and cell therapy development workflows.
The R&D Systems AI-Engineered Designer Protein platform enables the design and creation of new protein-based solutions to help researchers overcome current variability and scalability challenges in advanced cell culture by improving the stability and activity of critical reagents.
By improving protein performance characteristics such as heat stability, activity, and solubility, Bio-Techne helps researchers achieve consistent results and scalable workflows from discovery through therapeutic development. These improvements are critical as cell therapies and organoid systems move toward clinical and commercial scale, where minor variations in cell signaling inputs can significantly impact outcomes.
These additions build on Bio-Techne's strategy to develop a comprehensive portfolio of next-generation signaling technologies, following an earlier expansion of the R&D Systems AI-Engineered Design Protein portfolio. Together, these innovations, including hyperactive cytokines, heat-stable growth factors, and signaling pathway agonists, support stem cell culture, organoid development, and regenerative medicine workflows by enabling more controlled, reproducible systems across the continuum from basic research through process development and scaled-up manufacturing.
Early adopters of R&D Systems AI-Engineered Designer Proteins are already seeing measurable gains in cell expansion and overall workflow performance across demanding applications:
"Many patient-derived Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TIL) samples fail during initial outgrowth due to insufficient cell expansion," said Dr Branden Moriarity, Associate Professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University of Minnesota. "IL-2 Heat Stable Agonist Protein provides a promising proliferation advantage to TIL samples and also provides clear operational advantages that would reduce the cost of goods for TIL therapies."
This real-world feedback underscores the broader potential of the R&D Systems AI-Engineered Designer Protein platform. With its latest expansion to include additional cytokines and growth factors, the platform is designed to enable more consistent, scalable, and cost-efficient advanced cell culture workflows.
"As cell therapy advances from early research into clinical and commercial manufacturing, achieving consistency, robustness, and scalability across increasingly complex workflows is critical," said Will Geist, President of Bio-Techne's Protein Science Segment. "Our AI-Engineered Designer Proteins are designed to overcome these challenges by delivering enhanced stability, activity, and performance—enabling more reproducible results and supporting seamless scale-up from discovery through production."
The newly launched proteins include:
FGF-4 Heat Stable – Designed to support pluripotent stem cell maintenance, embryonic development research, and differentiation workflows requiring sustained growth factor activity. FGF-7 Heat Stable – Engineered to support epithelial and tissue regeneration workflows, including advanced 3D culture systems and organoid expansion that require sustained stability at elevated temperatures. FGF-8b Heat Stable – Optimized for developmental biology, organoid modeling, and regenerative medicine applications where precise morphogenic signaling is critical. IL-3 Heat Stable – Designed to support hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell expansion and differentiation across early-stage and lineage-committed cell populations requiring sustained cytokine stability in culture. IL-15 Hyperactive – Engineered to drive increased expansion of NK cells and T cells, supporting cell therapy workflows and immunotherapy research, where enhanced signaling strength and persistence are vital. The expansion of the AI-Engineered Designer Protein portfolio reinforces Bio-Techne's leadership in developing high-performance signaling molecules for advanced biological systems. These innovations support organoid culture, stem cell differentiation, and cell therapy manufacturing; areas where reproducible scale-up from discovery to production is increasingly a requirement for success.
For more information about the AI-Engineered Designer Protein portfolio, visit the R&D Systems website.
ABOUT BIO-TECHNE
Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) is a global life sciences company headquartered in Minnesota, celebrating 50 years of empowering scientific and diagnostic communities to reach better answers. The company provides high-quality reagents, analytical instruments, and precision diagnostics. Its portfolio is organized into three customer-focused brands: R&D Systems™, Bio-Techne Spatial™, and Bio-Techne Diagnostics™, reflecting the scientific journey from discovery to translational research to clinical decision-making. Bio-Techne operates in 34 locations worldwide and employs more than 3000 people. In fiscal year 2025, the company generated over $1.2 billion in net sales. Its more than 500,000 products are used globally by academic researchers, biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and clinical diagnostic laboratories.
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Secret Network navrhuje přesun z Cosmos na Arbitrum kvůli rostoucím bezpečnostním rizikům spojeným s AI a nižší likviditě v ekosystému Cosmos. SCRT po zprávě za 24 hodin klesl o 24 % na 4,1 centu.
Privacy-focused layer-1 blockchain Secret Network is proposing to move from its longtime home on Cosmos to Ethereum layer-2 Arbitrum, citing security risks from artificial intelligence, among other reasons.
Secret Network has been running privacy-preserving smart contracts on Cosmos since 2020, as the ecosystem had strong momentum back then, but the “environment has changed,” the team said Tuesday.
“The security risk is the part we take most seriously,” it said. “Old code is becoming dramatically easier to analyze … With AI, the cost of attacking stale code is falling across the board.”
The recent Axelar-Secret IBC bridge exploit highlighted growing security risk from aging, under-maintained code — a risk the team argues AI-assisted exploitation is making worse. The release of advanced AI models such as Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 has dramatically increased the capabilities for discovering and potentially exploiting code vulnerabilities.
Liquidity has thinnedThe Secret team described Arbitrum as having “deep liquidity, tooling, wallet and exchange support, and thousands of builders composing with one another,” and said “liquidity has thinned” on Cosmos while builders have “drifted to other ecosystems.”
“The tooling you’d want to count on is shakier than it used to be, and a number of projects that once anchored Cosmos have migrated,” it added.
“Attacks that used to take deep manual effort are getting cheaper as models get better at reading contracts, tracing assumptions, and turning a forgotten edge case into a working exploit.”The proposal, which requires a governance vote, follows a bridge exploit in June that resulted in the loss of $4.7 million in bridged assets but did not affect Secret’s native token, SCRT.
For SCRT to endure, it needs a new stable home, and the Ethereum ecosystem is that home, the team said.
The team is planning a one-time snapshot of SCRT balances on Sept. 1, which will be used to issue a new ERC-20 SCRT contract on Arbitrum.
Dwindling DeFi value locked The total value locked in the Cosmos ecosystem is around $2 billion, down 88% from its peak during the 2021 bull market. Comparatively, Arbitrum is the leading layer-2 network by total value secured, which is $17.4 billion, according to L2Beat.
Secret Network has just $1.3 million in TVL on Cosmos, according to DefiLlama.
SCRT holders did not react well to the news, with the token tanking 24% over the past 24 hours to 4.1 cents, down more than 99% from its 2021 peak, according to CoinGecko.
Secret is not the only network to leave Cosmos. In February, privacy-focused blockchain NilChain, built with the Cosmos SDK, left the ecosystem in a move to Ethereum.
The Sei Network completed a full Cosmos-to-EVM transition in June, closing down its native Cosmos transaction layer entirely and becoming Ethereum-based.
Stablecoin blockchain Noble also announced it was moving from the Cosmos ecosystem to Ethereum in January.
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EUR/USD se drží těsně nad 1,1400, protože nové napětí mezi USA a Íránem a opatrnost před zápisem z jednání FOMC brzdí euro. Trh zatím reaguje jen mírně.
The Euro (EUR) shows marginal losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday and has returned to levels just above 1.1400 during the European trading session after rejection at 1.1430. A new round of hostilities in Iran and investors’ cautiousness ahead of the release of the minutes of the latest Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting are keeping Euro bulls in check.
US President Donald Trump affirmed earlier on Wednesday that the ceasefire is over and that, in his view, the memorandum of understanding is no longer in effect. These comments follow a fresh bout of reciprocal attacks between the US and Iran, and the revocation of the US authorisation to sell Iranian Oil.
The market reaction has been tame so far, as investors continue to view these events as manoeuvres to gain leverage in the negotiation process. Beyond that, investors remain wary of placing large directional bets on the USD ahead of the release of the minutes of June’s Fed meeting, eager for further insight into the central bank’s monetary policy plans.
Technical Analysis: A potential bearish flag is in progress
EUR/USD trades at 1.1405, at the bottom of the immediate ascending channel, that might turn out to be a bearish flag formation. Momentum indicators in four-hour charts are turning bearish, with the Relative Strength Index (14) easing toward 44, and the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) slipping back into slightly negative territory, suggesting that bullish attempts are losing traction.
A break of the channel bottom and Tuesday's low at 1.1400 would boost expectations of a bearish flag formation that would be confirmed below the late June lows in the 1.1325-1.1330 area. The pattern's measured target is just below the late May 2025 low, at 1.1210.
On the topside, Tuesday's highs around 1.1459 and last week's trading peak in the area of 1.1475 are likely to challenge bulls in case of a positive reaction. An unlikely breach of those levels would clear the path towards the mid-June highs, near 1.1620.
(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool. Know more.)
US Dollar Price This week The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies this week. US Dollar was the strongest against the Japanese Yen.
USDEURGBPJPYCADAUDNZDCHFUSD0.24%0.05%0.70%-0.24%0.23%0.24%0.54%EUR-0.24%-0.22%0.43%-0.52%0.00%-0.03%0.24%GBP-0.05%0.22%0.54%-0.30%0.23%0.19%0.45%JPY-0.70%-0.43%-0.54%-0.96%-0.35%-0.41%-0.19%CAD0.24%0.52%0.30%0.96%0.59%0.55%0.76%AUD-0.23%-0.01%-0.23%0.35%-0.59%-0.05%0.22%NZD-0.24%0.03%-0.19%0.41%-0.55%0.05%0.27%CHF-0.54%-0.24%-0.45%0.19%-0.76%-0.22%-0.27% The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the US Dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the Japanese Yen, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent USD (base)/JPY (quote).
Dogecoin Core 1.14.8 přináší kritické bezpečnostní záplaty a opravy zranitelností včetně vzdáleného spuštění kódu. Pro provozovatele uzlů jde hlavně o důležitou údržbu a vyšší stabilitu sítě.
Dogecoin does not always get taken seriously when the market is in meme mode, but infrastructure updates are where the joke stops and the network starts. Core 1.14.8 is one of those releases that matters because it focuses on security and stability, not sentiment.
That makes it relevant even for traders who never run a node. Healthy networks are built on boring work done properly.
For more details, visit the official GitHub platform.
TL;DR Dogecoin developers released Core 1.14.8 with critical security patches.The release addresses vulnerabilities referenced in the project notes, including remote code execution fixes.For node operators and the network, this is less hype story and more maintenance that genuinely matters. A Reminder That Maintenance Matters The GitHub notes make clear that the new version includes critical security patches. That alone should be enough to get the attention of node operators and anyone responsible for infrastructure around DOGE.
Crypto markets often reward spectacle, but security updates are the difference between a network that looks active and a network that can actually be trusted. For Dogecoin, that means the conversation should be about resilience rather than memes.
What It Means For The Ecosystem Releases like this also help reinforce that Dogecoin is still maintained code, not just a ticker powered by online culture. That distinction matters whenever the asset is discussed as if it exists only on social momentum.
The immediate market impact may be limited, but the underlying point is straightforward: networks that keep patching, updating, and hardening themselves give holders and service providers more confidence over time.
This report is based on the Dogecoin GitHub release notes.
This article was written by the News Desk and edited by Samuel Rae.
JPMorgan zvýšila cílovou cenu pro Apple na 345 USD z 325 USD a zopakovala doporučení Buy, protože vyšší ceny Maců a iPadů podle ní poptávku výrazně neoslabí.
Recent price increases for Apple's Mac and iPad devices and any potential hikes in iPhone prices are unlikely to significantly dampen consumer demand, according to JPMorgan, which has raised its price target on the iPhone maker and reiterated its Buy rating.
Analyst Samik Chatterjee said several positive catalysts could help Apple's revenue and earnings outperform current market expectations.
JPMorgan raised its price target on the stock to $345 from $325, implying roughly 11% upside from Tuesday's closing price.
According to JPMorgan, Apple's pricing history across its major product categories indicates only a limited relationship between higher prices and shipment volumes over the years.
The brokerage said Mac computers appear to be the most insulated from pricing changes, supported by a wider range of price points as well as growing demand driven by artificial intelligence-enabled features.
The entry-level iPhone and iPad segments are more sensitive to higher prices, JPMorgan acknowledged.
However, it believes any resulting weakness would create only "modest revenue headwinds" when viewed alongside continued demand for Apple's premium devices.
Apple increased prices across several Mac and iPad models last month by between $100 and $300 after soaring memory chip costs pushed up manufacturing expenses.
The company did not raise prices for iPhones.
The stock initially declined following the announcement but has since recovered strongly, gaining more than 10% over the past five trading sessions.
Wall Street remains optimisticJPMorgan's bullish outlook follows renewed optimism from other analysts.
Last week, Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan maintained a Buy rating and a $380 price target on Apple, citing stronger-than-expected App Store revenue growth and continued expansion of its high-margin services business.
Mohan expects services revenue to grow 14% year over year in Apple's fiscal third quarter and believes the company's investments in edge AI and its redesigned Siri architecture could create meaningful monetisation opportunities over time.
Together, the positive analyst commentary has helped improve sentiment around Apple's shares after a relatively subdued start to the year.
In other news, to solve its memory cost woes, the company has begun testing DRAM memory chips produced by China's state-backed ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) for devices sold within China while also lobbying the US government for permission to expand the use of the supplier's products, according to a Financial Times report.
CXMT has emerged as the world's fourth-largest producer of DRAM chips, which are widely used in smartphones, personal computers, and servers.
While the company's manufacturing capacity continues to expand, analysts do not expect it to flood the market immediately.
Ray Wang, a memory analyst at SemiAnalysis, told the Financial Times that much of CXMT's production has already been committed to customers.
Nevertheless, the industry remains wary that China's state-backed investment strategy could eventually mirror what occurred in sectors such as solar panels and electric vehicles, where rapid capacity expansion ultimately drove down prices and pressured international competitors.
AAPL is simultaneously preparing what could become its broadest iPhone lineup in years.
According to supply-chain reports cited by Nikkei Asia, the company plans to launch at least five new iPhone models between the second half of 2026 and early 2027, including its first foldable smartphone.
Apple has reportedly increased planned production of the foldable device to around 10 million units from earlier estimates of 7 million to 8 million units.
The handset is expected to carry a price tag of roughly $2,500.
According to The Motley Fool, selling 10 million foldable iPhones at that price would generate approximately $25 billion in annual revenue, representing a meaningful contribution to Apple's flagship product business, although most of that benefit is expected to materialise during fiscal 2027 rather than this year.
The publication said Apple's strategy extends beyond simply introducing a new premium device.
"Put those pieces together, and the foldable looks less like a blockbuster and more like a halo. It probably won't add much to any single quarter's revenue on its own. What it can do, however, is reset the ceiling on iPhone prices, pulling some upgraders into a pricier tier. In a maturing smartphone market, defending the high end while broadening the lineup to reach more price points could be a serious lever," it said.
JPMorgan považuje možnou fúzi Tesla a SpaceX za strategicky smysluplnou, ale kvůli regulačním a jurisdikčním překážkám, zejména v Číně, ponechává u TSLA doporučení Hold. Wall Street má na Tesla stále také konsenzus Hold.
Tesla stock NASDAQ:TSLA remained under pressure as Wall Street debated whether a future tie-up with SpaceX could reshape the company’s valuation story.
TSLA closed around $402.90, down over 4% on Tuesday and was red in pre-market trading on Wednesday.
The downward push came despite recent delivery data improving sentiment around the electric-vehicle maker.
The new debate is bigger than cars.
After SpaceX’s record $75 billion IPO at a $1.77 trillion valuation, investors are asking whether Elon Musk’s companies could eventually be folded into one broader AI, robotics, energy, transport and space platform.
JPMorgan is not dismissing the Tesla-SpaceX merger idea, but the firm is also not treating the possibility as a simple reason to buy Tesla stock.
JPMorgan analyst Rajat Gupta said a combination would be “strategically coherent on paper.”
The logic is easy to understand as Tesla brings electric vehicles, batteries, autonomy software and robotics.
SpaceX brings launch systems, Starlink, satellite infrastructure, space-based AI ambitions and deep government-linked aerospace capabilities.
Together, they would look less like two separate Musk companies and more like a single industrial technology platform.
The problem comes at execution stage as Gupta flagged substantial regulatory and jurisdictional hurdles, with China standing out as a key complication.
Tesla has major manufacturing and sales exposure in China, while SpaceX operates in sensitive areas such as satellites, defence-linked infrastructure and space communications.
That mix could make approvals politically difficult.
That is why the JPMorgan note reads more like an “interesting thesis” than a clean buy signal.
Gupta kept a Hold rating on Tesla, while Wall Street’s broader view also remains cautious, with a Hold consensus and an average price target of $399.71, slightly below recent trading levels.
The JPMorgan call gives bulls a new story to trade, but it also gives sceptics a fresh reason to worry about governance, regulation and execution risk.
RBC Capital Markets is taking a more constructive view.
RBC analyst Tom Narayan raised his Tesla price target to $500, incorporating a 25%-30% premium to current trading levels based on a potential SpaceX acquisition scenario.
Narayan’s argument is that closer collaboration between the two companies could unlock value across compute hardware, energy storage, AI training and large-scale infrastructure.
That gives investors a clear bull-versus-cautious split. RBC sees a possible valuation unlock, while JPMorgan sees strategic coherence, but also major complexity.
The analyst's logic may support the long-term “Musk ecosystem” bull case, but it clearly does not settle the buy-now debate.
For TSLA to look more compelling in July, investors need confirmation from Q2 earnings that Tesla’s core business, energy segment and AI ambitions are strengthening, not just another speculative merger angle.
Amazon vyvíjí nový projekt Alexa s kódovým označením Moonraker, který má zvládat složitější vícekrokové úkoly. Interní dokumenty jej označují za nejdražší novou iniciativu Alexa+, s odhadovanými náklady na GPU přes 100 milionů USD v roce 2026.
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Panos Panay, Amazon's SVP of devices and services Bloomberg/Getty Images Amazon's next Alexa AI upgrade may be able to handle more complex tasks. Getting there is expensive, though.
Internal planning documents reviewed by Business Insider show Amazon is working on a previously unreported Alexa project, codenamed Moonraker, to handle more complex, multistep tasks for users.
Moonraker pushes Alexa into the AI agent race. Alexa+, its AI-powered assistant, already lets users book rides or buy tickets through partners such as Uber and Ticketmaster. Moonraker would take that a step further by completing multiple actions from a single request.
The project also highlights the steep cost of building more capable AI. Internal documents show Moonraker quickly became one of the most expensive parts of Amazon's latest Alexa+ overhaul.
Amazon has been working through several Alexa+ growing pains. The company delayed the assistant's rollout multiple times before expanding availability in the US earlier this year. Business Insider previously reported that internal beta testing uncovered problems, such as hallucinations and inconsistent responses, with one employee saying Alexa mistakenly turned off a fish tank filter, killing their fish.
Despite these challenges, Amazon remains committed to expanding Alexa+. In his latest annual shareholder letter, CEO Andy Jassy said customers are talking to Alexa+ twice as much and placing online orders three times more often than before, adding that "Alexa is still early in its journey to be the world's best personal assistant." Amazon declined to comment.
Multiple requestsThe documents describe Moonraker as enabling "multi-request" engagements, offering examples such as "book me a ride and text my friend."
Rather than responding to a single command, the upgrade is designed to help Alexa complete several related actions within one interaction.
It's a move that mirrors other companies, such as OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, that have introduced agentic AI products that can browse the web and complete multistep workflows.
"Highest cost" new initiativeMoonraker's ambitions, however, come with a hefty price tag.
One planning document from earlier this year called it Alexa+'s "highest cost" new initiative, projecting more than $100 million in GPU costs in 2026. The document suggested delaying or scaling back the project as one way to ease cost pressures.
Some Amazon leaders feel the team has overspent on the AI models powering Alexa, and the cost of running those models has become a growing internal concern, according to a person familiar with the matter. The pressure reflects a broader reckoning across Silicon Valley as companies grapple with the rising cost of deploying advanced AI systems.
Separate planning documents from late last year show Amazon preparing hundreds of Nvidia GPUs to support Moonraker and using an Anthropic Sonnet model for advanced reasoning and visual response functions as engineers tested the system ahead of a wider rollout.
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The British Pound (GBP) has resumed its broader uptrend against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Wednesday, with price action drawing closer to the 217.00 level and the all-time high of 217.22, on the bulls’ focus. Some dovish comments by a Bank of Japan (BoJ) official have cast doubt about the BoJ’s monetary tightening plans and added pressure on an already weak Yen.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Japanese central bank’s committee member Toichiro Asada, the lone vote opposing June’s interest rate hike, affirmed that he needs to see evidence of demand-driven inflation to support further monetary tightening.
Asada is the latest appointment to the bank's government board, and has been hand-picked by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has repeatedly voiced her preference for low interest rates to promote economic growth. The BoJ official assured that he is “not always opposed” to rate hikes, but these comments are seen as a token of political pressure on the central bank that might curb plans to normalize monetary policy.
Technical Analysis: The Pound might reach fresh highs around 218.00
GBP/JPY trades at 216.89 with a bullish near-term bias as dips have been contained well above previous highs in the 216.00 area. The four-hour chart shows the Relative Strength Index (14) around 66.72, highlighting strong momentum, although the neutral Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) casts a shadow over the strength of the current rally.
Bulls are testing the 217.00 level, ahead of the mentioned high at 217.22. Above here, the pair would enter uncharted territory. A wider picture, however, suggests t that the pair might be in the fifth wave of an Elliot Wave bullish cycle, with the 127.2% retracement of last week's reversal in the 218.00 area, as a plausible target.
Supports are at Tuesday's low of 216.41 and the July 2 highs at the 216.00 area. Further down, the July 2 and 3 lows between 214.70 and 214.80 would come into focus.
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Japanese Yen Price Today The table below shows the percentage change of Japanese Yen (JPY) against listed major currencies today. Japanese Yen was the strongest against the Australian Dollar.
USDEURGBPJPYCADAUDNZDCHFUSD0.00%0.06%0.18%-0.24%0.07%-0.49%-0.07%EUR-0.00%0.05%0.20%-0.25%0.07%-0.49%-0.07%GBP-0.06%-0.05%0.13%-0.30%0.00%-0.54%-0.15%JPY-0.18%-0.20%-0.13%-0.43%-0.10%-0.68%-0.27%CAD0.24%0.25%0.30%0.43%0.33%-0.25%0.16%AUD-0.07%-0.07%-0.01%0.10%-0.33%-0.56%-0.18%NZD0.49%0.49%0.54%0.68%0.25%0.56%0.39%CHF0.07%0.07%0.15%0.27%-0.16%0.18%-0.39% The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the Japanese Yen from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent JPY (base)/USD (quote).
EOG Resources byla povýšena na koupit, protože ocenění akcií podle autora nabízí výraznou bezpečnostní rezervu. Firma navíc v 1. čtvrtletí zvýšila tržby o 22 % a vytvořila 1,49 mld. USD volného peněžního toku.
SummaryEOG Resources is upgraded to buy, as the current valuation offers a solid margin of safety amid strong financial health and operational excellence.EOG delivered robust Q1 results, with revenue up 22%, well cost reductions, and $1.49B in free cash flow, supporting solid dividends and buybacks.Despite macro risks and commodity price volatility, EOG's balance sheet strength, disciplined capital allocation, and accretive M&A potential position it for resilience.Current levels indicate a significant margin of safety already priced in, which may still be hard to justify given the company's quality despite macro pressure. mustafaU/iStock via Getty Images
Introduction Back when I last covered EOG Resources (EOG), I downgraded it to a Hold, highlighting how the valuation seemed fair while the macro risks were rising.
With the stock down about 5.5% more than three
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The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate retreated on Tuesday after touching a near three-week high overnight, as renewed geopolitical tensions boosted demand for the safe-haven US Dollar.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3371, down from an overnight high of $1.3398.
Latest — Exchange Rates:
Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.335798 (+0.10%)
Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.142074 (+0.18%)
Dollar to Yen (USD/JPY): 162.26312 (-0.05%)
DAILY RECAP:
The US Dollar (USD) attracted renewed support on Tuesday, helping it reclaim some of Monday evening’s losses, as fresh tensions in the Middle East weighed on the market mood.
Sentiment deteriorated following attacks in the Strait of Hormuz overnight, with two commercial shipping vessels reportedly struck by projectiles.
The US has said that Iran is responsible for the attacks, with Washington expected to target Iranian sites in retaliation.
The latest escalation in geopolitical tensions sparked a cautious shift across markets, boosting demand for the US Dollar.
Meanwhile, the Pound (GBP) remained supported on Tuesday, with Sterling avoiding heavier losses despite an absence of notable UK economic releases.
GBP has strengthened in recent sessions as domestic political uncertainty continues to fade. Following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation, several would-be leadership rivals have thrown their support behind frontrunner Andy Burnham.
Investors have welcomed the prospect of a smoother transition, with months of speculation over Starmer’s future and the threat of a disruptive leadership battle now appearing to have passed. Burnham is widely expected to take over as Prime Minister without a contest, while maintaining the government’s existing fiscal framework.
This helped the Pound limit its losses against the US Dollar, even as a risk-off mood weighed on sentiment.
Near-Term GBP/USD Forecast: Fed Minutes to Influence the US Dollar? Looking forward, Wednesday evening brings the publication of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s June interest rate decision, which could influence the US Dollar. If the minutes reveal an appetite for interest rate increases among Fed policymakers, the ‘Greenback’ could climb.
Elsewhere, market risk appetite could impact the GBP/USD pairing. If tensions escalate in the Middle East, a souring mood could support the safe-haven US Dollar and pressure the increasingly risk-sensitive Pound.
Sterling may remain somewhat supported by the continued unwinding of the political risk premium that had been priced into the Pound. However, with the Labour leadership nominations opening on Thursday, GBP could find itself subdued.
GBP/NZD prudce klesl poté, co RBNZ zvýšila hlavní sazbu o 25 bazických bodů na 2,50 %. Novozélandský dolar tak posílil po prvním zvýšení v tomto zpřísňovacím cyklu.
The Pound to New Zealand Dollar (GBP/NZD) exchange rate fell sharply on Wednesday after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) raised its Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, boosting the 'Kiwi' as policymakers struck a more hawkish tone than many investors had anticipated.
At the time of writing, GBP/NZD was trading at NZ$2.3369, down around 0.6% on the day after retreating from recent six-month highs.
Latest — Exchange Rates:
Pound to New Zealand Dollar (GBP/NZD): 2.337366 (-0.61%)
Euro to New Zealand Dollar (EUR/NZD): 1.99811 (-0.54%)
New Zealand Dollar to Dollar (NZD/USD): 0.571431 (+0.70%)
DAILY RECAP:
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) rallied after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand increased the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, marking the first increase in the current tightening cycle.
Importantly, the decision was reached by consensus, with both the Reserve Bank's internal members and external Monetary Policy Committee members backing the rate increase after the previous meeting ended in a split vote.
The Committee said monetary policy remains stimulatory and that a modest reduction in that stimulus was appropriate to help ensure inflation returns sustainably to the 2% midpoint of its target range. Policymakers also acknowledged that inflation risks remain elevated despite lower oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions.
The prospect of further policy tightening later this year helped lift New Zealand government bond yields and supported the 'Kiwi' across the currency market.
Meanwhile, the Pound (GBP) struggled to offset the New Zealand Dollar's gains.
Sterling remained broadly supported by expectations that UK interest rates will stay relatively elevated, but the RBNZ's surprise consensus behind a rate increase proved the dominant driver of GBP/NZD price action.
Near-Term GBP/NZD Forecast: Focus Turns to the RBNZ's Next Move Following Wednesday's widely expected 25 basis point increase, investors will now focus on whether the Reserve Bank of New Zealand signals additional policy tightening in the months ahead.
While policymakers stressed that future decisions will remain data dependent, the consensus vote and accompanying statement suggest the Committee remains concerned about inflation risks and is prepared to tighten further if necessary.
If markets continue to price in another RBNZ rate increase later this year, the New Zealand Dollar could remain well supported.
For Sterling, attention will remain on incoming UK economic data and Bank of England expectations, although the near-term direction of GBP/NZD is likely to be driven primarily by changing interest rate expectations between the two central banks.
Home BancShares, Inc. (NYSE:HOMB) will release its second quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Wednesday, July 15.
Analysts expect the Conway, Arkansas-based company to report quarterly earnings of 61 cents per share, up from 58 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Home BancShares’ quarterly revenue is $289.22 million. It reported $273.56 million last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On April 22, Home BancShares declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 21 cents per share.
Home BancShares shares fell 0.3% to close at $28.66 on Tuesday.
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Zlato zůstává nad 4 000 USD za unci díky očekáváním sazeb v USA a silným nákupům centrálních bank, v čele s Čínou. Peking v červnu zvýšil zlaté rezervy už 20. měsíc v řadě.
ING strategists Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey report that Gold has edged lower after an early advance as traders await the June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes, but the metal trades in line with evolving US rate expectations and remains supported above $4,000/oz. Ongoing Strait of Hormuz security concerns and persistent official‑sector buying, led by China, underpin the outlook.
Fed path and China buying in focus"Gold edged lower in Tuesday’s afternoon trading after an early advance as investors looked ahead to the release of the June Federal Open Market Committee minutes later this week for further clues on the Federal Reserve's policy path. The metal continues to trade largely in line with shifting US rate expectations. Last week's weaker-than-expected jobs data reduced expectations of additional tightening and helped gold stabilise back above the $4,000/oz level."
"Meanwhile, official-sector demand remains supportive. Data from the People's Bank of China showed it increased its gold reserves for a 20th consecutive month in June. This marks its largest monthly purchase since late 2023."
"The continued accumulation highlights China's ongoing efforts to diversify reserves and reinforces a broader trend of strong central bank buying. It should continue to provide an important source of support for gold prices despite recent volatility."
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Apple has begun testing DRAM chips from China's state-backed ChangXin Memory Technologies for devices sold within China and is lobbying the U.S government to permit broader use of CXMT's products, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The company's decision comes as its involvement with Chinese suppliers becomes a sensitive geopolitical issue amid growing U.S. efforts to contain China's tech ambitions.
CXMT is poised to become central to Beijing's efforts to build a self-sufficient AI supply chain and is expected to become one of the most profitable technology companies to list in Shanghai, the FT said. It reportedly plans to raise at least 29.5 billion yuan ($4.3 billion) in an upcoming IPO.
In 2022, Apple faced significant pushback from U.S. policymakers including then-Senator Marco Rubio, who is now Secretary of State, after exploring the use of Chinese memory suppliers, the FT reported. At least 15 state-owned shareholders collectively hold 36% of CXMT, the report said, adding that many of its private funds also have backing from state-owned limited partners.
CXMT is currently the world's fourth-largest producer of DRAM, a memory chip used in a wide variety of products ranging from smartphones to servers, the report said. Its market share is expected to rise to 15% by 2028 from roughly 11% last year, as new production lines come online in the Chinese cities of Hefei, Shanghai and Beijing, the report showed, citing data from SemiAnalysis.
Its main global peers in DRAM include Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology.
While CXMT's capacity is expanding, it is unlikely to immediately flood the market with cheap chips, as its output is largely pre-committed, Ray Wang, a memory analyst at SemiAnalysis, told the FT.
Nevertheless, the industry fears a long-term repeat of patterns seen in sectors like solar panels and electric vehicles, where state-backed capacity expansion ultimately led to falling global prices and squeezed foreign rivals, the report said.
Reuters previously reported that the U.S. has held off on adding CXMT, AI startup DeepSeek, and over 100 other companies to its trade blacklist, despite them being flagged as national security risks, as the Trump administration seeks to avoid escalating tensions with Beijing.
Apple and CXMT did not immediately respond to CNBC's requests for comment.
Akcie Netflixu minulý měsíc oslabily o 17 %, protože investory znepokojilo zpomalování růstu počtu předplatitelů na klíčových trzích. Firma zároveň čelila spekulacím o akvizicích Roku a Lionsgate, které sama popřela.
Shares of Netflix (NFLX +0.31%) were drifting lower last month, continuing a broader pullback this year.
While there was no major news out on the leading streamer, skepticism about its business strategy at a time when its core markets are maturing seemed to push the stock lower.
Semafor reported that the company had bid on Roku, which agreed to be acquired by Fox, and that it was interested in buying Lionsgate, following Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to sell itself to Paramount Skydance instead of Netflix.
Additionally, Reed Hastings, the co-founder and longtime CEO of the company, stepped down from the board at the beginning of the month. Hastings had announced that decision in April, but his departure may have influenced some investors, as he now has no official role in the company.
According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock lost 17% last month. As you can see from the chart below, the stock was heading lower over most of the month.
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What happened with Netflix last month Netflix kicked off the month by naming Jay Hoag as its new Chairman of the Board, replacing Reed Hastings. Hoag had been the board's lead independent director since 2012 and Netflix will no longer have a separate lead independent director, as Hoag is not an executive with the company.
After the Roku-Fox deal was announced, Semafor reported that Netflix had bid on Roku, though Netflix denied both making a formal bid for the streaming platform and that it was interest in acquiring Lionsgate, which seemed to represent table scraps after losing out on WBD.
Still, the Semafor report pushed the stock lower as it indicated that the company is searching for its next growth leg as subscriber growth slows in core markets like North America.
Other reports weighing on the stock included Meta Platforms' plans to expand Instagram TV and research firm M Science's noting that the company is on track for its weakest global net subscriber additions since 2022 in the second quarter.
Image source: Netflix.
What's next for Netflix Netflix is now down more than 40% from its peak about a year ago, even though the business continues to deliver solid results.
Its valuation may have been inflated at the peak, but the stock looks like a good buy now at a price-to-earnings ratio around 30, excluding the $2.8 billion it received from WBD's breakup fee.
Slowing subscriber growth could present a challenge, but we'll learn more when the streaming stock reports second-quarter earnings next Thursday. Analysts are expecting revenue to grow 13.6% to $12.6 billion in the quarter and for earnings per share to improve from $0.72 to $0.79.
Jeremy Bowman has positions in Meta Platforms, Netflix, and Roku. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Meta Platforms, Netflix, Roku, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Rubrik byla povýšena na buy díky rozšiřujícímu se trhu, silné ziskovosti a řešením kyberbezpečnosti s využitím AI. Ve 1. čtvrtletí tržby meziročně vzrostly o 39 % a hrubá marže se zlepšila na 83 %.
SummaryRubrik is upgraded to a buy, reflecting expanding market opportunity, robust profitability, and differentiated agentic AI cybersecurity solutions.Q1 revenues grew 39% YoY, with normalized growth at 43%, strong gross margin expansion to 83%, and NRR at 120%.FY2027 guidance shows decelerating top-line growth but improving profitability, with ARR contribution margin projected to rise from 12% to 14%.Valuation at 11x forward P/S is now reasonable, supporting long-term upside as RBRK integrates with leading AI platforms. J Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images
Introduction A little less than a year ago, I initiated coverage on Rubrik, Inc. (RBRK) with a hold rating. While it was clear that the company offered truly innovative cybersecurity solutions, I viewed the valuation as too steep. Hence, my cautiousness. After that
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